The American "Star Search" was such a sleeper hit for RPN in the early 90s that they licensed the now-canceled show for a local talent search debuting in late September of 1995. It was hosted by Imelda Papin and Eddie Mercado. For the uninitiated, Star Search was practically American Idol before American Idol. It gave birth to stars such as Christina Aguilera, Destiny's Child (known then as Girl Tyme), Britney Spears, Alanis Morissette, and many others. | UndustFixation

Netflix is reviving the iconic talent show Star Search in 2026! This news instantly took us back to the original ’80s run — specifically the 1989 Vancouver auditions, where a certain 15-year-old Alanis Nadine (yes, Alanis Morissette!) first stepped into the spotlight. | CBC Music

🎙KENYA STAR SEARCH IS HERE‼️ 🔥🔥We are looking for AMAZING singers to join our talent search show and win 1 million grand prize! For a chance to participate, simply audition online using the following steps: STEP 1 : Record a video with your phone. Starts with a brief intro(10sec) then show us your talent(30-60 sec). STEP 2 : Please upload your video to any of the following social media platforms; Facebook,Instagram,Youtube or TikTok with the Hashtag #KenyaStarSearch and tag St Rembo TV STEP 3