They Got It Wrong: 9 Celebrities Who Lost On “Star Search”

Tatyana Ali 

Tatyana Ali is far from new to this entertainment game. Long before she appeared on our television screens everyday as Ashley Banks, the seven year old competed on Star Search. She sang Frankie Lymon’s “Why Do Fools Fall In Love.” Of course she was adorable. But her voice was more cutesy than substantive. And she was beat out by the equally adorable Allison Porter, later known as Curly Sue and the star of other films and television shows. If you were a fan of Star Search, you may remember Allison had a pretty successful run  and a lucrative career afterward. Plus she had the personality to back it up. So cute! Tatyana received 3.25 stars and Alison a perfect score. Luckily, Tatyana didn’t let it stop her and she decided to get into the game through acting. But she never forgot her first love. Her singing was showcased on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and her 1998 debut album Kiss The Sky which featured songs like “Boy You Knock Me Out” (featuring Will Smith) and “Daydreamin’.”