After this week’s episodes of Netflix’s Star Search, viewers have been wondering who went home during Night 8. With one week left until the show, each participant brought their A-game, going up against one another with their incredible performances. So, who impressed the judges and viewers the most and least this week?
Here are the details of who made it through to the finals and who didn’t.
Who was eliminated in Star Search’s Netflix reboot?
Star Search Night 8 aired on February 11, 2026. In the episode, reigning champions competed against challengers to defend their titles. At the end of the night, four acts were sent home. Here’s the list:
- Juniors Music: Yair Keydar (performed Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All”)
- Comedy: JR De Guzman
- Variety: Luca Cutrupi
- Music Group: Stuck in September (performed JP Saxe and Julia Michaels’ “If the World Was Ending”)
Who are the finalists of Star Search?
Here are the four acts that will fight for the ultimate title:
- Juniors Music: Madison Lauren (performed The Greatest Showman’s “A Million Dreams”)
- Comedy: Janine Harouni
- Variety: TJ Salta
- Music Group: H3rizon (performed KPop Demon Hunters’ “Free”)
The Netflix Star Search is a reboot of the reality series of the same name, hosted by actor-comedian Anthony Anderson. It centers on contestants competing in categories such as Music, Comedy, Variety, and Dance.
It is a five-week event featuring live performances, during which viewers can vote for their favorite contestants in real time. Each contestant’s score is determined by a combination of both judges’ and audience scores. Its judging panel includes singer Jelly Roll, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, and television personality Chrissy Teigen.
The show airs live on Netflix every Tuesday and Wednesday. Night 9 will air on February 17, and the finale, Night 10, will air on February 18 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT.
