{"id":2245132,"date":"2026-01-22T06:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2245132"},"modified":"2026-01-22T06:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:58:14","slug":"netflixs-star-search-who-won-night-2-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/netflixs-star-search-who-won-night-2-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix\u2019s \u2018Star Search\u2019: Who Won Night 2? | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for Episode 2 of <em>Star Search<\/em>.]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/star-search-2026\/\"><em>Star Search<\/em><\/a> returned for the second night of its two-night premiere as Netflix\u2019s interactive revival brought more performers to the stage for the competition series. With <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/jelly-roll\/\">Jelly Roll<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/sarah-michelle-gellar\/\">Sarah Michelle Gellar<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/chrissy-teigen\/\">Chrissy Teigen<\/a> on the judging panel and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/anthony-anderson\/\">Anthony Anderson<\/a> as host, the Wednesday, January 21, installment welcomed a lineup of fresh acts eager to prove they\u2019re the next big thing.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>On Monday, January 21, the big winners were singer Eric Adrien Williams, dancers Movement 55, magician TJ Salto, and girl group H3RIZON. Who will win the second night? This time around, there was more variety, as comedians of all ages, animal acts, acrobats, kid magicians, and vocal powerhouses tried their hand on the stage.<\/p>\n<p>With a feature that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/1230612\/star-search-netflix-host-premiere-date-how-to-vote-contestants-details\/\">allows viewers to vote<\/a> for their favorite acts in real time, fans can tune in to see which performers will move one step closer to making their dreams come true. So, how did the next round of contestants fare?<\/p>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWelcome, Netflix fans from around the world,\u201d said host Anthony Anderson. \u201cTonight we have new acts, new categories, and they need you to vote on them from home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last night, viewers in 160 countries cast their ballots for their favorite performers, and once again, contestants looked to audiences at home and the trio of judges to help turn big ambitions into on-stage reality.<\/p>\n<p>Competing for the $500,000 grand prize, performers across music, variety, comedy, and dance returned to make their case for stardom and earn a spot in the next round.<\/p>\n<h2>The Force vs. Harry Merlin Piper<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1240742\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1240742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netflix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the variety juniors category, dance troupe The Force faced off against Harry Merlin Piper, a 15-year-old magician from Salou, Spain. The son of a magician, Harry honed his craft at home and says magic is his true passion, while California\u2019s The Force promises to deliver a high-energy routine packed with acrobatics and synchronized choreography. \u201cDon\u2019t blink,\u201d warned Harry.<\/p>\n<p>The Force stormed the stage first with \u201cGolden\u201d by HUNTR\/X from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/kpop-demon-hunters\/\"><em data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"206\">KPop Demon Hunters<\/em><\/a>. As promised, the troupe flipped and tumbled across the stage, delivering a dazzling routine with shimmering gold effects illuminating the backdrop. When the tempo slowed, they transitioned into modern dance while still weaving in athletic acrobatics, showing control, versatility, and tight formations, and a firework light show to finish the act.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE FORCE dances to \u201cGolden\u201d from KPop Demon Hunters | STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-mwu22KjQmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cMore than anything, what I loved about you, I was watching your faces,\u201d said Gellar. \u201cYou really were fireworks.\u201d Girl-dad Jelly Roll asked, \u201cDid ya\u2019ll have fun?\u201d After a rally of cheers, he commented, \u201cThey are doing what they love to do.\u201d Teigen stated: \u201cI see eight people who were made for this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Teigen and Jelly Roll gave five stars, while Gellar gave four stars.<\/p>\n<p>Harry stepped onto the stage in a black tracksuit and singled out Gellar as his assistant, \u201cI know you used to have magical powers.\u201d Giving her cards, he asked her to give face (which she obliged), and shuffle the cards. She picked a random card and placed it back in the deck. She spread out the deck and picked a card blindly, managing to pick her first card.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I want to show you my magic,\u201d said Harry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magician Harry Merlin Piper performs  at STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JnyIfzkhW_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In a hybrid dance-and-magic routine, Harry displayed impressive showmanship, using smoke, lights, and music to build a card trick that grew far beyond the deck. The act culminated with Harry stepping into a plexiglass case alongside an assistant, then, in the blink of an eye, the pair instantly swapped places.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst you made it intimate\u2026then you made it showy, then the trick,\u201d commented Gellar. \u201cMy mind was truly blown.\u201d She said the charisma he held at such a young age was amazing. Jelly Roll, who is apparently scared of magic, said the trick \u201cblew his mind,\u201d and commented that he is sure his father is probably very proud. \u201cYou should not be in the junior category,\u201d said Jelly Roll.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are so polished at 15 years old,\u201d said Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>Teigen and Jelly Roll gave him five stars, while Gellar gave him four stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final vote:<\/strong> The Force got 3.7 stars from the voters at home, for a total of 4.2 stars. Harry got 4.0 stars from the voters, for a final score of 4.3 stars. Harry won the round.<\/p>\n<h2>JR De Guzman vs. Susan Rice<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1240743\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240743\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1240743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-984x570.jpg\" alt=\"JR De Guzman vs. Susan Rice, Star Search, Season 1, Episode 2, Netflix\" width=\"984\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-984x570.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-450x261.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-570x330.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice-1014x588.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_JR-De-Guzman-vs.-Susan-Rice.jpg 2028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1240743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netflix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filipino American musical comedian JR De Guzman went head-to-head with septuagenarian Susan Rice. Known for his parody songs and sharp comedic timing, JR began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, while Susan, who is on Instagram under the handle @<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTwIRLvkjF9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">funnyoldbag<\/a>, won audiences over with her surprisingly crass humor and fearless delivery. \u201cMy parents thought, \u2018My son is going to be broke and live with us forever,\u201d said JR of his family\u2019s support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 1983, I stepped on a stage and got my first laugh,\u201d said Susan. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 43 years. This is a big deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>NOTE TO READERS: Writing comedy one watches isn\u2019t the same as watching comedy. This will not do it justice. Please watch the sets.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Susan joked about worrying over the economy and possibly having to sell her eggs (\u201cEveryone likes a good deviled egg\u201d). Her set included riffs about an elder dating service and her family\u2019s concern about her finding a husband. Overall, she landed solid laughs and was clearly a crowd favorite, keeping the judges smiling and giggling throughout her time onstage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comedian Susan Rice performs on STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vO3sMzrGJ6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI love comedy, I love dark humor,\u201d said Teigen. \u201cI\u2019ve never seen someone joke about that kind of stuff. It\u2019s new and different to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are looking for another nephew, I\u2019m your Huckleberry,\u201d said Jelly Roll. \u201cI think you are charming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI, too, took a long time to get on the <em>Star Search<\/em> stage,\u201d said Gellar. \u201cI love seeing people do something different.<\/p>\n<p>Teigen and Gellar gave three stars, and Jelly Roll gave her four stars.<\/p>\n<p>JR was next and entered with a guitar. \u201cI know this is a competition show, but I\u2019m a lover, not a fighter\u2026and I\u2019m into older women,\u201d he said while gesturing to Susan. \u201cI see you with your bracelets. What is that, Life Alert? If I hear it, I know I\u2019m killing it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>NOTE TO READERS: Remember that note from before? Please watch the set. Writing it out does not do it justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>He performed a comedic song about the rights and wrongs of modern relationships, weaving in audience participation throughout.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comedian JR De Guzman performs on STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bE6ZcCsIyfg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The set was humorous, interactive, and surprisingly sharp, using relatable situations to make clever points about relationships and social behavior. The answers set him up to be the fall guy and allowed him to comment on the audience response.<\/p>\n<p>In the final verse, JR sang, \u201cIf I was out partying with Jelly Roll, and we got matching tattoos\u2026but mine are not on my face.\u201d He then lifted his shirt to reveal \u201cJR\/JR\u201d inked across his back, earning big laughs from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou did a really good job, and you have a really nice voice,\u201d said Teigen. Gellar loved that he brought the audience into it. \u201cThat shows your creativity.\u201d But warned JR about having only one judge\u2019s name tattooed on his body when there are three. Jelly Roll said his favorite moment was when he talked to the audience and played with their expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Teigen and Gellar gave three stars, and Jelly Roll gave him four stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final vote:<\/strong> Susan got 3.1 stars from voters, for a final score of 3.2 stars. JR got 3.6 stars from voters at home, for a total of 3.4 stars. JR won the round.<\/p>\n<h2>Duo Vespertilio vs. Macy and Tempo<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1240739\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240739\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1240739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-984x570.jpg\" alt=\"Duo Vespertilio vs. Macy and Tempo; Star Search; Episode 2\" width=\"984\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-984x570.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-450x261.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-570x330.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo-1014x588.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Duo-Vespertilio-vs.-Macy-and-Tempo.jpg 2028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1240739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netflix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the variety category, acrobatic wonders Duo Vespertilio took on dog trainer Macy and her fuzzy pal Tempo. Meshing dramatic, dark theatrical elements with aerialist skill, partners Tanya Burka and Sidonie Adamson traveled from Denver to bring their unique act to the Star Search stage, while Macy and Tempo came from Olympia, Washington, to show off their high-energy doggie dancing and adorable antics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not just a circus act, we are telling a story,\u201d said Sidonie. With Tempo barking in the background, Sidonie commented, \u201cThat\u2019s the competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Duo Vespertilio made a dramatic entrance to \u201cBad to the Bone\u201d by 2WEI and Bri Bryant. Suspended high above the audience, they performed dangerous, death-defying aerial stunts that told the story of a vampire in love with a mortal. Amid fire illusions and flashing lights, they executed flips, waved to the crowd, and strung together a series of one-handed holds and drops. For the finale, Sidonie hung upside down as Tanya executed a death drop straight into his arms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Duo Vespertilio perform to &quot;Bad To The Bone\u201d by 2WEI | STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uh7p1UAD9vE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Jelly Roll talked about his weight loss journey, during which his goal was a pull-up, \u201cIt\u2019s not only dangerous, it\u2019s pique athleticism. I\u2019ve never seen anything like it.\u201d For Gellar, it was her comfort zone, \u201cYou had me at stunts and vampires,\u201d causing the crowd to go ballistic. \u201cIt was really beautiful.\u201d Teigen admitted that she\u2019s \u201cnever been so stressed out watching a performance in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For scores, Teigen gave the duo four stars, as did Jelly Roll and Gellar.<\/p>\n<p>Macy and Temp were next and came out to \u201cI Love Me\u201d by Meghan Trainor and LunchMoney Lewis. Dancing in front of a mock Star Search Hotel, Temp danced around Macy on beat to the music, then stood on her feet as the two walked in unison. Tempo jumped through her arms and walked through her legs as Macy bopped to the music. For the finale, Tempo danced in circles before launching into Macy\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Macy &amp; Tempo perform to \u201cI Love Me\u201d by Meghan Trainor with LunchMoney Lewis | STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PXhpT5v4uMg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThat was so cool to see,\u201d said Teigen. \u201cYou guys have a beautiful connection\u2026I\u2019m ashamed of my dogs now.\u201d Jelly Roll asked to pet Tempo before he commented, \u201cThe only time my dog dances is when it does the butt slide.\u201d Gellar, also a dog person, pitched a dog spin-off show.<\/p>\n<p>Teigen and Gellar gave three stars, while Jelly Roll gave four stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final vote:<\/strong> Duo Vespertilio got 4 stars from the folks at home for a final score of 4 stars, Tempo and Macy got 3.5 stars for a final score of 3.4 stars. Duo Vespertilio won the round<\/p>\n<p>Anderson gives a shout-out to his <em>Hustle &amp; Flow<\/em> costar Taraji P. Henson, who is in the audience!<\/p>\n<h2>Issy Saadeh vs. Bear Bailey<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1240740\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240740\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1240740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-984x570.jpg\" alt=\"Issy Saadeh vs. Bear BaileyStar Search; Episode 2\" width=\"984\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-984x570.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-450x261.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-570x330.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey-1014x588.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StarSearch_S1E2_Issy-Saadeh-vs.-Bear-Bailey.jpg 2028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1240740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netflix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Singers Issy Saadeh and Bear Bailey battled in the music soloist category, as the Southern R&amp;B soul vocalist took on the aspiring pop artist. Issy, who works as a legal analyst in Manhattan, brought a polished pop sensibility, while Bear, who was raised inside one of Louisiana\u2019s toughest state prisons where his parents worked as security guards, is known for infusing his performances with a raw bluesy soul.<\/p>\n<p>Issy opened the round with the song \u201cGreedy\u201d by Tate McRae. Dressed in all white and armed with choreographed dance moves, two dancers joined him on stage. Though he seemed a bit shaky at first, Issy quickly found his footing, and his precision and musicality stood out as the routine built.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ISSY performs &quot;Greedy&quot; by Tate McRae | STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7FrOfq7Lr8U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI thought your vocal control was really beautiful,\u201d said Teigen, who was also thrilled with the dancing. As Gellar gave her remarks about how well he performed live, Issy was visibly crying on stage. \u201cThe singers and musicians are the ones I\u2019ll be the hardest on,\u201d said Jelly Roll. He talked about nerves and how he was a little all over the place in the beginning, but then he found the center. \u201cYou landed the plane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Teigen gave four stars, while Jelly Roll and Gellar gave three stars.<\/p>\n<p>Bear commanded the stage with the song \u201cHard Fought Hallelujah\u201d by Brandon Lake (and Jelly Roll), and Jelly Roll immediately stood to attention. No dancing, just an honest and heartfelt performance, featuring great vocals. As he walked through the crowd, they adored him. Jelly Roll was sobbing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bear Bailey performs &quot;Hard Fought Hallelujah\u201d by Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake | STAR SEARCH | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJfBkjVOYjg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Anderson noted that Bear chose the song long before Jelly Roll was announced as a judge. \u201cI\u2019m just an imperfect person who loves a perfect God,\u201d Bear said, thanking the Lord for all he has and for getting him through hard times, a moment that left Jelly Roll visibly emotional.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a thing of beauty for everyone to hear,\u201d said a flustered Teigen. \u201cWe came to <em>Star Search<\/em> to find a star. We just found one,\u201d commented an emotional Gellar. \u201cI don\u2019t know what was more beautiful: Watching you sing, or watching this man watch you sing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At this point, everyone was openly sobbing. Jelly Roll said he prayed that morning for an opportunity to talk about God, and he thanked Bear for the opportunity to talk about God that day, and the joy he felt through religion. \u201cYou took my song and made it yours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Teigen gave four stars, but Gellar and Jelly Roll gave him five stars, as Jelly Roll welcomed Bear to the \u201cwhite-trash face tattoo club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final vote:<\/strong> Issy got 2.5 stars for a total of 2.9 stars, and Bear got 4.5 stars for a total of 4.6 stars, the highest score so far. Bear won the battle.<\/p>\n<p>The night\u2019s winners were magician Harry Merlin Piper, aerialists Duo Vespertilio, comedian JR De Guzman, and singer Bear Bailey.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Star Search<\/em>, Season 1, Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays, 9\/8c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Headlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.gjsentinel.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for Episode 2 of Star Search.] Star Search returned for the second night of its two-night premiere as Netflix\u2019s interactive revival brought more performers to the stage for the competition series. 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