I Think I Love Performance Reality TV Shows Again Thanks To Star Search

I used to love singing reality TV shows such as American Idol and The Voice. I even occasionally caught shows such as America’s Got Talent. I was also a huge fan of X-Factor UK and So You Think You Can Dance. Performance competition TV shows used to be my go-to for inspirational stories and to watch talented people thrive. However, I stopped watching them a few years ago. Then, I started watching Star Search with my Netflix subscription.

Sarah Michelle Gellar as a judge was the main draw. I was curious about her behavior in that role. I came for Sarah, stayed for a renewed love of performance competition shows.

I Never Watched The Original Star Search, So I Was Pleasantly Surprised By The Format.

The original Star Search aired when I was too young to watch it. I generally knew about the show because I had seen famous people mention being on it. But I never felt compelled to dive deep into the world of Star Search. I was initially surprised by the format of head-to-head matches.

I also wasn’t sure if I would like the idea of meeting new challengers each week. Some of the best competition reality TV shows involve developing a bond with the contestants. You watch their journeys, invest in their stories, and have people you root for or against. I worried that the contestants would constantly change, so I would never invest in any of them.

The format kind of proved the opposite than expected. Many of the contestants constantly won their segments. I think this applies to the investment in the journey rules of reality TV. People had favorites from the start and were willing to keep voting for them. Many challengers didn’t have much of a chance against some of the repeat contestants.

This also made it so thrilling when someone came in and stole the crown away.

The Weekly Head-To-Head Battles Add So Much Excitement To The Show

American Idol used to thrive on the idea of seeing how contestants would perform each week. You want to see how they change things up and impress. American Idol became popular because fans invested in the contestants and wanted to be wowed by them weekly.

Many of the greats of the series often rose to the occasion and shone in every performance. However, some contestants became boring and predictable week-by-week. The potential of a contestant becoming stale is a real concern for many reality TV show participants.

Things on Star Search remain interesting by having new competitors each week. You’re not familiar with the new acts, so you can’t be bored by the unknown. You also can’t predict how the audience may vote. This keeps you on the edge.

Star Search Truly Feels Unpredictable

The best moments on reality TV usually happen when things are unpredictable. Star Search’s format adds some chaos to the show. It’s live, so there is always a chance for mistakes. The live aspect also means that the contestants’ performances could have major malfunctions. Star Search is in direct competition with America’s Got Talent.

This means that the show has a variety of acts. Some could be more dangerous than others, which could lead to a memorable moment in a traumatic way. I like the unpredictable nature of Star Search because it keeps you invested in seeing what happens next. I don’t even feel confident in how the performances may play out, the votes, or how the judges may react to things.

You also feel like the contestants are going into the show blind. This means they’re probably nervous and anxious the entire show. This makes some of their performances even more impressive. They have to overcome the unpredictability of the situation and just push themselves to the best of their abilities. It’s entertaining and admirable.

I Think The Judges Are Charming

I knew Jelly Roll a bit from his guest appearances on American Idol. Like many others, I thought he might be a good full-time judge on the popular singing show. Therefore, I was delighted to see his judging skills on Star Search. I preferred his mentorship style on American Idol, but he’s entertaining in a different way on Star Search.

I have seen Chrissy Teigen on many TV shows. She’s often hilarious and charming. However, she’s a little more serious on Star Search, but you still see the charisma that carries her on these many other TV shows.

Her seriousness also shows that she wants to take her Star Search job seriously. She wants to help find the next future stars. I am a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, so I have loved Sarah Michelle Gellar for most of my life. I have only seen her in acting roles.

I have not watched many interviews with her nor seen her just be herself on a TV show. Therefore, I didn’t know what to expect with Gellar. I think she’s my favorite judge on Star Search.

She tries to actually score fairly and critically. She offers some sound advice and has a playful spirit that shines in this setting. All the Star Search judges are fun to watch and work off each other.

I Never Vote Live During The Star Search Episodes, But The Show Makes Me Want To, And That Says A lot About My Investment

I just finished the Star Search finale. I am happy about who won, but I didn’t vote at all during the series. I just didn’t make it a priority to watch live and vote. However, I often considered catching the show as it streamed live to contribute to the results.

The last time I voted for something like this was when I still watched American Idol. I became invested enough to want to vote, but that’s not something I often feel anymore, watching these shows. Therefore, it shows just how much I enjoyed Star Search to even care who won.

There was a time I didn’t even know the series was coming out soon. Now, it has become one of my must-watch reality TV shows this winter. I hope Netflix renews Star Search. I want it to become the new performance reality TV show that I watch every year.