Chrissy Teigen, Jelly Roll, & Sarah Michelle Gellar Join 'Star Search' Reboot as Judges!

The judges of the Star Search reboot have been announced!

Back in November 2025, Netflix announced that they were rebooting the talent competition series with Anthony Anderson serving as host.

Now on Tuesday (January 6), two weeks before the series premiere, it has been revealed that Chrissy Teigen, Jelly Roll, and Sarah Michelle Gellar will be serving as the judges.

Keep reading to find out more…The five-week Star Search reboot premieres live on January 20 on Netflix with episodes airing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9pm ET.

The series will include real-time voting on TV remotes and on the Netflix app to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward.

Here’s a synopsis: “Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories – music, dance, variety, comedy, magic and juniors – as they compete head to head for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.”

The new and reimagined series draws on the legacy of the show that helped launched the careers of superstars like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and many others.

You can watch the teaser trailer here!