Star Search (Singaporean TV series) season 12
| Star Search | |
|---|---|
| Season 12 | |
| Hosted by | TBA |
| No. of episodes | 5 (presumed) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Mediacorp Channel 8 meWatch YouTube |
| Original release | 20 October – 24 November 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
Star Search 2024 is the upcoming 12th installment of the long-running Chinese talent competition Star Search, hosted by Mediacorp, since 1988. The season will premiere on 20 October and conclude on 24 November.
Development[edit]
The season was announced on 21 June 2024 via various social media platforms[1][2] and its Chinese news website 8world.[3][4] To promote the season, three rounds of meet-and-greet sessions with various Mediacorp celebrities were held from 28 to 30 June at Orchard Central. Last season's runner-up Herman Keh, along with Chen Ning JJ Neo, Richie Koh, Sammi Tan, Tyler Ten and Zhai Siming, hosted the first day; Ben Yeo, Bonnie Loo, Daryl-Ann Jensen, Denise Camillia Tan, Fang Rong, Hazelle Teo, Jeremy Chan, Lim Pin Juen, Tan Ting Fong, Tay Ying and Yunis To in the second day; last season's top three Ye Jia Yun, Herman Keh and winner Zhang Zetong, along with Benjamin Tan, Hong Ling, Jensen Wang, Jernelle Oh, JJ Neo, Lim Pin Juen, Seow Sin Nee and Sheryl Ang, on the third.[5]
Auditions[edit]
The auditions were announced on 22 June 2024 and applications opened until 13 July 2024, applicable for aspirants with ages between 17 and 30, and go through either rounds of auditions for a place in the live shows.[6]
| Date and time(s) | Venue |
|---|---|
| 6 and 7 July 2024, 9.30am-7.30pm | Funan, Singapore |
| 13 July 2024, 9.30am-7.30pm | Orchard Central |
Marketing[edit]
BYD Auto replaces Audi as its official car this season, with the top three finalists winning a BYD car each (BYD Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin for the winner, runner-up and third place finalists, respectively). Mitsubishi Electric is currently the only sponsor to return from the previous season.
References[edit]
- ^ "Star Search is back!!! 如果你也有像品隽那么好看的朋友，赶快在留言区 @ 他！！🫰✨ ➡️ Get the latest updates on #StarSearch2024 here #才华横溢出新秀2024... !!! By Mediacorp YES 933Facebook". Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "《才华横溢出新秀》重磅回归！7月展开3轮公开海选". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "《不正经PODCAST》Ep 100：时隔五年，《才华横溢出新秀2024》重磅回归！新加坡能否再现演艺奇才？". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Star Search 2024 - Events". Mediacorp. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Star Search 2024 - Register". Mediacorp. Retrieved 29 June 2024.