The series employs a panel of judges who critique the contestants' performances, which were Yuan Wei Jen, Kay Huang, Albert Leung, James Li and David Tao.

In August 2014, CTV and the show's producer James Chan announced that the series would not be renewed for a fourth season, due to budget constraints and viewership ratings.

Various weeks were as shown over the course of Chinese Million Star: Singers sang their song pre-recorded in a television screen which is seen by the five judges.

To date, three seasons had been broadcast as follows: Since 2011 onward, CTV (China Television Company, Ltd) collaborated with Astro where top 5 finalist will then represent Malaysia at the 華人星光大道 Chinese Million Star.

The contestants were 颜慧萍 Geraldine (Top 5), 赵洁莹 Jie Ying Tha (2nd Runner-up & “Most Popular” singer), 周艺培 Miko, 黄立强 Licus and 林长金 Kim.

Other contestants include Taiwan-American singer Sharon Kwan (winner), Li Qian (1st runner-up), 王翎蓓 Crystal (Top 10) and 李玉钦 Grace.