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Gellar and Teigen Shine at Star Search Finale

Bintano News Desk
2/18/2026
Gellar and Teigen Shine at Star Search Finale

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen pulled out all the stops on Tuesday night as they led the glamorous arrivals at the live season finale of Star Search.

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Sarah, 48, looked more youthful than ever as she hit the carpet in a shimmering silver and gold gown that accentuated her svelte figure.

The metallic strapless number boasted a thigh-high leg slit and small train, while the plunging neckline and keyhole cutout gave the actress' look a racy edge.

While Chrissy, 40, coordinated with Sarah in another glittering gown, slipping her into jaw-dropping physique into a black bodysuit under a sheer mesh overlay.

The skintight dress clung to every inch of her enviable curves and was bedazzled with thousands of tiny gems, while the see-through skirt left her long legs on full display. 

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The model styled her long brunette tresses in a big bouncy blowout and was joined by her musician husband, John Legend, who cut a casual figure in ripped jeans and brown knit cardigan.

Sarah Michelle Gellar (seen) and Chrissy Teigen pulled out all the stops on Tuesday night as they led the glamorous arrivals at the live season finale of Star Search
Chrissy (pictured) dressed to the nines for the grand final of the Netflix competition

Sarah Michelle Gellar (left) and Chrissy Teigen (right) pulled out all the stops on Tuesday night as they led the glamorous arrivals at the live season finale of Star Search

Sarah, 48, looked more youthful than ever as she hit the carpet in a shimmering silver and gold gown that accentuated her svelte figure

Sarah, 48, looked more youthful than ever as she hit the carpet in a shimmering silver and gold gown that accentuated her svelte figure

The metallic strapless number boasted a thigh-high leg slit and small train, while the plunging neckline and keyhole cutout gave the actress' look a racy edge

The metallic strapless number boasted a thigh-high leg slit and small train, while the plunging neckline and keyhole cutout gave the actress' look a racy edge

Sarah and Chrissy are on the judging panel of the Netflix reboot of Star Search alongside country music star Jelly Roll, while Black-ish star Anthony Anderson hosts the show.

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Sarah - who revealed she auditioned for the original show, but 'did not make it on' - was joined by her daughter Charlotte, 16, and son Rocky, 13, who she shares with husband Freddie Prinze Jr.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star previously admitted to ET that her children had strong opinions on her judging skills, saying: 'Well my daughter was a little upset with some of my decisions.

'But my husband said I did very well and my son said I did a very good job which, from him, is huge.'

Sarah and Freddie, 49, have one Hollywood's longest successful marriages, with the couple meeting on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer back in 1999 and tying the knot in 2002.

The revival of the popular 1980s and 1990s talent show returned in January, more than 30 years after it went off air. 

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And after four weeks of performances, the finale saw TJ Salta crowned the winner, taking home the whopping $500,000 grand prize.

The varsity athlete turned Las Vegas magician won over viewers with his unique blend of street-style charisma with close-up sleight of hand and real-time mind reading.

While Chrissy, 40, coordinated with Sarah in another glittering gown, slipping her into jaw-dropping physique into a black bodysuit under a sheer mesh overlay

While Chrissy, 40, coordinated with Sarah in another glittering gown, slipping her into jaw-dropping physique into a black bodysuit under a sheer mesh overlay

The skintight dress clung to every inch of her enviable curves and was bedazzled with thousands of tiny gems, while the see-through skirt left her long legs on full display

The skintight dress clung to every inch of her enviable curves and was bedazzled with thousands of tiny gems, while the see-through skirt left her long legs on full display

The model styled her long brunette tresses in a big bouncy blowout and was joined by her musician husband, John Legend, who cut a casual figure in ripped jeans and brown knit cardigan

The model styled her long brunette tresses in a big bouncy blowout and was joined by her musician husband, John Legend, who cut a casual figure in ripped jeans and brown knit cardigan

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Sarah and Chrissy are on the judging panel of the Netflix reboot of Star Search alongside country music star Jelly Roll (left), while Black-ish star Anthony Anderson (right) hosts the show

Sarah and Chrissy are on the judging panel of the Netflix reboot of Star Search alongside country music star Jelly Roll (left), while Black-ish star Anthony Anderson (right) hosts the show 

The revival of the popular 1980s and 1990s talent show returned in January, more than 30 years after it went off air

The revival of the popular 1980s and 1990s talent show returned in January, more than 30 years after it went off air

The live show offered a brand new voting system during the broadcast, with viewers choosing the winner by voting live using a TV remote or the Netflix app

The live show offered a brand new voting system during the broadcast, with viewers choosing the winner by voting live using a TV remote or the Netflix app

The original Star Search ran for 13 seasons from 1983 and 1995 and was hosted by Ed McMahon, showing contestants competing in a talent show with music and comedy categories

The original Star Search ran for 13 seasons from 1983 and 1995 and was hosted by Ed McMahon, showing contestants competing in a talent show with music and comedy categories

It famously helped launch the careers of huge future stars such as Beyoncé, Adam Sandler, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Dave Chappelle and Christina Aguilera

It famously helped launch the careers of huge future stars such as Beyoncé, Adam Sandler, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Dave Chappelle and Christina Aguilera

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His final performance saw him making judge Sarah's ring vanish before her eyes, before reappearing moments later, by being dropped down by his pet hawk, Messiah.

TJ beat out stiff competition to win the final multiple-choice vote against aerial performance duo Duo Vespertilio, gospel singer Steven “Spud” Howard, and fellow magician Harry Merlin Piper.

The live show offered a brand new voting system during the broadcast, with viewers choosing the winner by voting live using a TV remote or the Netflix app. 

Sharing his reaction to winning the contest, TJ told Tudum: 'I was shocked, and I was grateful. Just being here from day one and doing five rounds live - without a lot of time in between - it felt like it paid off immediately.'

Teasing what is next for him, he added: 'I want to ride this wave and give people the magic they want.

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'I'm ready to give the world a magic experience. That's my dream. I'm using this win as a first step in that.'

The original Star Search ran for 13 seasons from 1983 and 1995 and was hosted by Ed McMahon, showing contestants competing in a talent show with music and comedy categories.

It famously helped launch the careers of huge future stars such as Beyoncé, Adam Sandler, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Dave Chappelle and Christina Aguilera. 

aggregated from the Daily Mail.

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