They Got It Wrong: 9 Celebrities Who Lost On “Star Search”
Rosie O’Donnell
Rosie quickly became a “Star Search” favorite in the comedy category. She had appeared and won several times before she went up against Steve Mittleman. According to ABC News, Mittleman says the fact that O’Donnell had won so often, might have worked against her. He believes O’Donnell was starting to run out of material. But there’s no doubt that the consistent exposure helped her gain recognition and even movie roles.