Jelly Roll is heading to a reality TV talent show. The Nashville native is joining the ranks of artists like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood in using his fame to help other aspiring performers. Jelly Roll has been tapped as a judge for Star Search, a return of one of the earliest TV talent shows, airing on Netflix. Star Search will be hosted by Anthony Anderson.
Keep reading to find out more about the exciting new TV show.
What To Know About the New ‘Star Search’
The new version of Star Search will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET. Unlike the former version of Star Search, the updated version will allow fans to vote in real-time, via their remote or the Netflix mobile app.
“The live voting feature is a total game-changer,” Anderson says. “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.”
Star Search began in 1983. Hosted by Ed McMahon, the show is credited with helping launch the careers of Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, and Adam Sandler, among others.
The show will allow contestants to compete in a variety of categories, including music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and junior.
What Anthony Anderson Says About Hosting ‘Star Search’
Anderson is no stranger to TV. The actor has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, and is also a comedian.
“I’m super excited to host this new chapter of Star Search and to introduce such an iconic format to a whole new generation, especially on a global stage like Netflix,” Anderson says. “The range of talent we’re going to see is going to blow you away, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience all the performances, surprises and sheer excitement that this new era of Star Search will deliver.”
What Jelly Roll Says About Being on ‘Star Search’
In a video ahead of the premiere of Star Search, the “Save Me” singer reveals what he is looking for in the show’s inaugural season.
“Stars shine without permission,” he says. “And I’m searching for the brightest and most audacious star on that stage.”
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Jelly Roll Begins 2026 With a Focus On His Health
Jelly Roll is beginning 2026 as the healthiest version of himself that he has ever been. The 41-year-old is on the current cover of Men’s Health, a goal he set for himself in 2024.
“I started treating my food addiction like what it was: an addiction,” Jelly Roll tells the outlet. “Why did I treat cocaine a certain way? I went to meetings for cocaine and found a sponsor and detoxed off of it … went through real hard life-changing emotional choices to get off cocaine and codeine.
“I didn’t look at the food addiction different,” he adds. “Once I started treating food like an addiction, it started changing everything for me. When I started really looking at the source of why I was eating. What was I eating for?”
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