There is 2 parts to this update:
1. Update to Rules for Displaying Reviews Rich Results
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Google has updated its rules for how and when it shows the reviews rich results, the review stars, in the Google search results. In short, the new rules are there is now a defined set of schema types for review snippets, self-serving reviews aren't allowed and name of the thing you are reviewing is required....
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Google Updates Rules For Displaying Reviews Rich Results In Search Results
Sep 17, 2019
2. Algorithm Roll Out
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Danny Sullivan from Google said yesterday that the new algorithm to be more restrictive on when to show reviews rich results in the search results is still rolling out. He said if you see reviews showing up in the snippets that don't comply, they should go away soon....
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Google: The Reviews Rich Results Algorithm Still Rolling Out
Sep 19, 2019
You might have heard this update referred to as Starmageddon:
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The SEO community is thinking up names for the Google Reviews rich results algorithm update and what seems to be catching on is Starmageddon. But Danny Sullivan from Google chimed in and said Google internally calls this the "Sept. 2019 Review Rich Results Update."
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Google Starmageddon vs Sept. 2019 Review Rich Results Update
Sep 19, 2019