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

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Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake and his parents knew he had musical talent from a very young age. And what better place to showcase that talent and develop a name for yourself other than on “Star Search.” So little 11 year old Justin Randall (his middle name) came out there, complete with his cowboy hat and sang “Love’s Got A Hold On You.” He ended up losing to 10 year old Anna Nardona who received a perfect score. What’s so interesting is that Justin wanted to sing “When A Man Loves A Woman.” Perhaps, he would have fared better if he’d sung the song he originally wanted. Little Justin didn’t take the loss too well…at first. Other contestants recall seeing him crying backstage and they tried to console him. But like everyone else on this list, he didn’t stay down. During his Master Class on OWN, Justin said that same week, while he and his mother were still in Orlando they saw an open call audition for “The Mickey Mouse Club.” As you know he landed that job and things took off from there. Anna Nardona on the other hand? She later lost a later “Star Search” compeition to a five year old. She told ABC News, I was really embarrassed by it. And I lost it. I didn’t lose my talent. I lost my interest. But I know deep down in my heart, I’m meant to sing.” There’s a real lesson in here. It’s not about winning or losing but how you respond to what happens to you.

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