Star Search Episode 2 on Netflix aired live as Night Two of the revived competition series, continuing the show’s five-week event format with real-time voting and head-to-head performances.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the episode featured eight new acts across four talent categories, with viewers determining the winners during the broadcast.
The episode concluded with the announcement of four advancing competitors, revealed immediately on air following live audience voting.
Star Search Night Two Live Format Explained
As with the premiere episode, Star Search Episode 2 on Netflix followed a structured live format. Two acts from each category competed head to head, performing live for both the judging panel and a global audience.
Viewers watching live were able to vote in real time, either through their remote controls or the Netflix mobile app. Results were tallied and revealed during the episode, maintaining the show’s emphasis on immediate audience participation.
Following the broadcast, Netflix hosted the second night of its Los Angeles purple carpet, attended by the judges, host, and the evening’s winning acts.
Judges, Host, and Live Audience Highlights
The judging panel for Episode 2 included Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen.
Executive producer Taraji P. Henson was present in the live audience, alongside Netflix Reality Universe personalities Harry Jowsey and Chloe Veitch, as well as members of the band Soulidified from Building the Band.
Performances and Categories in Episode 2
Eight acts competed during Star Search Episode 2 on Netflix, spread across four categories:
Juniors (Variety)
- The Force vs. Harry Merlin Piper
Comedy
- Susan Rice vs. JR De Guzman
Variety
- Duo Vespertillio vs. Macy & Tempo
Music (Solo)
- Issy Saadeh vs. Bear Bailey
Each matchup followed the same head-to-head structure, with only one act from each category advancing.
Episode 2 Winners Revealed Live
At the end of the episode, the following competitors were announced as winners and will advance to the next round:
- Harry Merlin Piper
- JR De Guzman
- Duo Vespertillio
- Bear Bailey
These acts join the four winners from Episode 1 as the competition continues.
What’s Next on Star Search
Netflix confirmed the schedule for the next two live episodes:
- Episode 3 (Tuesday, January 27):
Episode 1 winners Eric Adrien Williams, Movement 55, TJ Salta, and H3RIZON will face new challengers. - Episode 4 (Wednesday, January 28):
Episode 2 winners Harry Merlin Piper, JR De Guzman, Duo Vespertillio, and Bear Bailey will compete against four new challengers.
Both episodes will air live at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET, continuing the real-time voting format.
Star Search’s Legacy and Production Team
The revived Star Search draws on the legacy of the original series, which helped launch the careers of artists including Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.
The Netflix series is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, with executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas, Taraji P. Henson, and Steve Mosko. Showrunners Jason Raff and David Friedman oversee the competition format.
Key Details: Star Search Episode 2
- Series: Star Search
- Episode: Episode 2 (Night Two)
- Platform: Netflix
- Host: Anthony Anderson
- Judges: Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen
- Episode 2 winners: Harry Merlin Piper; JR De Guzman; Duo Vespertillio; Bear Bailey
- Format: Live competition with real-time global voting
