How to Vote for ‘Star Search’ 2026 — Every Vote Counts!
How to Vote for ‘Star Search’ 2026 — Every Vote Counts!
Paulette CohnWed, January 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM UTC
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Star Search, hosted byAnthony Andersonand judged byJelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellarand Chrissy Teigen, premieres tonight on Netflix.
The 2026 Star Search reboot introduces a new era of competition where musicians, dancers, comedians, juniors, and variety acts perform onstage, and what makes this from the original series is that voting will be live.
“The live voting feature is a total game-changer,” Anderson told Tudum. “Knowing that fans from all over the world can cast their votes in real time adds a whole new layer of excitement and participation to the mix. It’s like we’re all part of the show and get to be one of the judges.”
Here’s everything we know about how to vote in the new talent competition:
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When can I vote on Star Search?
To vote, you need to watch Star Search as it streams live.
If you rewind, pause for too long, or join late, you will miss the limited voting window.
How often can I vote on Star Search?
You can vote one time per profile for each voting window.
Related: You’ll Never Believe These 10 Superstars Once Competed on ‘Star Search’—Before They Were Famous
How to vote on Star Search
Real-time voting is available on most newer devices, including:
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Smart TVs
Streaming devices (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.)
Mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Voting is not available on web browsers.
If you’re watching on a laptop — grab your phone or switch to TV before the voting window opens. For more information, visit the Netflix Help Center.
When it’s time to vote, a 1–5 star rating prompt will appear on your screen.
On TV: Use your remote to select 1–5 stars for each performance.
On the Netflix mobile app: Tap the number of stars you want to give.
You can submit one rating per Netflix profile per performance, and once submitted, your vote is final.
Results for each voting round are revealed live during the episode — no waiting until next week.
Can I vote more than once per show?
Voting happens multiple times per episode, with rounds opening during select moments throughout the show — and all votes build toward the live finale, where the audience helps choose the winner.
Be sure to stay tuned during each performance break. Voting prompts appear only during designated windows.
Star Search airs Tuesday and Wednesday nights live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT only on Netflix.
Next, Everything to Know About Netflix’s Star Search Reboot—Judges, How to Watch and How to Audition
This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the TV section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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