Star Search is back, and this time it’s live on Netflix. The legendary talent competition returns with Anthony Anderson as host, and judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen ushering in the next generation of stars.
Each week, a new group of singers, dancers, comedians, and variety acts will take the stage in front of a live audience. For the first time, viewers at home will be part of the fun: As performances happen in real time, you can vote with your remote, turning a classic TV institution into a fully participatory experience.
Each live episode introduces new performers — be sure to check back on Tudum weekly as fresh talent takes the stage.
This Week’s Performers
Honky Tonk Chicks
About
Hailing from New Orleans, country vocal trio Honky Tonk Chicks fuses classic country music with high-energy choreography and theatrical performance. Featuring three Broadway veterans, the group hopes to bring glamour, harmony, and live vocals back to country music.
H3RIZON
Hometown
Sydney, Australia
About
H3rizon is a Filipina-Australian R&B/pop group built on airtight harmonies, self-created choreography, and more than a decade of real friendship. Raised in Sydney’s Filipino community where karaoke is a cultural cornerstone, Bernie, Tiara, and Gabby have sung together for years. Now based in Atlanta, the trio is ready to prove on a national stage that their voices speak for themselves.
Yair Keydar
Category
Music (Juniors)
About
12-year-old vocalist Yair Keydar combines powerhouse vocals, Broadway flair, and deep emotional connection in every performance.
Eric Adrien Williams
About
Just 11 years old, Eric Adrien Williams infuses his Broadway-style vocals with gospel soul. Boasting a natural joy for performing, he balances school, stage work, and childhood while pursuing musical ambitions well beyond his years.
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MIV
Category
Variety (Laser Dance)
About
MIV (“Made in Vietnam”) is revolutionizing laser performances into a completely new art form by fusing hip-hop, electronic music, and cutting-edge laser technology. Born and raised in Vietnam, the genre-defying duo consider themselves “Laser Assassins.”
TJ Salta
Category
Variety (Magician/Mentalist)
Hometown
Norwalk, Connecticut
About
A varsity athlete turned Las Vegas magician, TJ Salta blends street-style charisma with close-up sleight of hand and real-time mind reading. His high-energy performances feel less like tricks and more like a superpower demonstrated live.
Rad Crew
About
Houston-based hip-hop dancing and breaking group, Rad Crew is redefining what the art form looks like on the biggest stage. Co-founded by 2024 Olympian Bboy Jeffro, Rad Crew’s style is raw, clean, elevated, and rooted in legacy.
Movement 55
About
Led by a world-record holder, Movement 55 is a professional dance collective built on elite technique and shared purpose. Rooted in classical training and powered by fearless connection, the troupe combines pirouettes, precision, and trust, proving that technical mastery and emotional cohesion can move as one.
Bear Bailey
Hometown
St. Francisville, Louisiana
About
A Southern R&B soul and country vocalist, Bear Bailey was raised inside one of Louisiana’s toughest state prisons, where his mother worked as a corrections officer. He later became a viral “gas station singer” with millions of followers — and now wants to turn the online attention into a respected music career.
JR De Guzman
Hometown
Pangasinan, Philippines
About
A Filipino American musical comedian, JR De Guzman uses guitar riffs, immigrant family chaos, and crowd work to create warm, feel-good comedy rooted in lived experience and heart.
Harry Merlin Piper
Category
Variety (Juniors)
About
A 14-year-old magician from Spain, Harry Merlin Piper blends comedy and ventriloquism with big-illusion spectacle. Combining polished stage skills and unmistakable enthusiasm, he has the infectious excitement of someone who genuinely loves magic.
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Duo Vespertilio
Category
Variety (Acrobat/Aerialist)
About
Performance partners Duo Vespertilio fuse gothic theatrics with high-risk trapeze work, delivering aerial performances built around a serialized narrative. Told in midair, their evolving vampire love story unfolds week by week — blending danger, drama, and precision above the stage.
Week 1 Eliminations
Week 1 of Star Search delivered unforgettable performances — and some tough goodbyes. While only a select group of acts could advance, every performer who took the stage brought talent, ambition, and heart to the competition.
From powerful vocal moments to bold creative risks, these artists made their mark in a single night, reminding us that Star Search is as much about discovery as it is about winning. Their journeys may be ending here, but their performances won’t be forgotten — and this is far from the last we’ll see of them.
Ladymetry
About
A professional international dance collective, Ladymetry is made up of 12 women moving with unified precision. Known for creating striking geometric illusions through angles, spacing, and synchronization, the group transforms mass movement into spectacle — every formation is engineered for maximum visual impact.
2BYG
About
A four-man R&B harmony group — consisting of Tourè, Nixx, Kendahl, and Matt — 2BYG brings old-school soul, real vocals, and brotherhood back into the spotlight. Rooted in classic harmonies, they prove that vocal groups still have a place — and a future — in 2026.
Fernando Velasco
About
A first-generation Mexican magician raised at the Magic Castle, Fernando Velasco combines large-scale illusion with deeply personal storytelling. Fueled by spectacle, fire, and emotion, his performances walk the line between danger and vulnerability — every illusion carries weight beyond the reveal.
Blair Kudelka
About
A young Texas powerhouse with a commanding country voice, Blair Kudelka has been performing since she was five. Known for her standout yodel and confident stage presence, she has already won awards and competitions, as well as performed at the Grand Ole Opry — an uncommon résumé for an artist still in her early teens.
Issy Saadeh
About
By day, Issy works as a legal analyst in Manhattan. By night, he’s an aspiring pop artist stepping toward a dream long deferred. As the eldest son of an immigrant Arab family, he prioritized stability over ambition — until now. This moment marks his chance to pursue the music career he put on hold.
The Force
About
A junior dance troupe defined by precision, passion, and genuine sisterhood, The Force delivers athletic movement and storytelling in every routine.
Susan Rice
About
With a lot of life experience and no filter, Susan Rice proves that age doesn’t quiet a voice — it sharpens it. Her comedy is fearless and unapologetically alive.
Macy and Tempo
About
A stunt dog trainer and her border collie, Macy and Tempo bring high-energy dog dancing, athletic tricks, and undeniable joy to the stage. Their performances blend precision training with playful chemistry — showcasing what’s possible when trust leads the routine.
How to Vote on Star Search on Netflix
Voting happens live — right from your TV. Here’s how it works:
- Watch Star Search live on Netflix
- When prompted on screen, use your remote to vote for your favorite performers
- Votes are counted in real time and help determine who advances
Want a step-by-step walkthrough?
Read Tudum’s complete guide to voting on Star Search.
