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The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show is an American syndicated daytime talk show. Hosted by singer and actress Jennifer Hudson, the series premiered on September 12, 2022.
| The Jennifer Hudson Show | |
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Created by | Jennifer Hudson |
| Presented by | Jennifer Hudson |
| Opening theme | "Happy Place" by Jennifer Hudson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 256 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production location | Los Angeles, California |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | September 12, 2022 – present |
Production edit
In November 2021, Deadline reported that Warner Bros. Television was developing a syndicated talk show hosted by Jennifer Hudson for the 2022–23 television season. The series was being pitched as a spiritual replacement for The Ellen DeGeneres Show after its conclusion in 2022, with its executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly moving over to the new show.[1] The series was officially announced in March 2022, with Fox Television Stations as one of its first major carriers.[2] In June 2022, it was announced that The Jennifer Hudson Show would premiere on September 12, 2022, and that it had been cleared in 95% of the U.S.[3] In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[4] On September 17, 2023, one day prior to its second season premiere, it was announced production had been paused, and the premiere postponed, due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[5] The second season premiered on October 2, 2023.[6] In January 2024, the show was renewed for a third season.[7]
The series carries over a number of elements and personnel from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, including its executive producers Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner, and Corey Palent.[8] It is similarly filmed at Stage 1 at Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, with parts of the former Ellen set having been reused or modified.[9][10]
Release edit
The Jennifer Hudson Show premiered on September 12, 2022 (which was also Hudson's 41st birthday);[11] notable guests during its first week of shows included: Simon Cowell, Mickey Guyton, Hannah Waddingham, and Viola Davis.[12] The premiere received a Nielsen rating of 0.7/4.[13]
Episodes edit
On the debut episode, Hudson welcomed, and reunited with, its first guest of the show, former American Idol judge, Simon Cowell.[14][15] On the second episode, Mickey Guyton makes an appearance and was the first artist to performed on the show, with her single: "Somethin' Bout You".[16] NCT 127 is the first K-pop boyband to appear and perform on the show, with their single: 2 Baddies.[17][18]
Season 1 (2022–2023) edit
| No. | Title | Original release date | Guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | September 12, 2022 | Simon Cowell | |
| Jennifer Hudson starts her new role as a talk show host, and chats with Simon Cowell, a former American Idol judge. | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | September 13, 2022 | Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Magic Johnson, a former NBA player, with Mickey Guyton, a Grammy nominated solo country singer. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | September 14, 2022 | Yvonne Orji | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Yvonne Orji, an Emmy Award-nominated actress and comedian. | ||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | September 15, 2022 | Hannah Waddingham | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Hannah Waddingham about the upcoming film, Hocus Pocus 2, and her recurring role in Ted Lasso. | ||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | September 16, 2022 | Viola Davis | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Viola Davis about her new upcoming film, The Woman King. | ||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | September 19, 2022 | Kristin Chenoweth | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Kristin Chenoweth about her recent books, "My Moment" and "What Will I Do With My Love Today?". | ||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | September 20, 2022 | Sheryl Lee Ralph | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Sheryl Lee Ralph about the upcoming second season of Abbott Elementary. | ||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | September 21, 2022 | Connie Britton | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Connie Britton, from Feeding America. | ||||
| 9 | "Episode 9" | September 22, 2022 | Randy Jackson | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Randy Jackson. | ||||
| 10 | "Episode 10" | September 23, 2022 | Zach Shallcross, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Zach Shallcross about The Bachelor, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez in Loot. | ||||
| 11 | "Episode 11" | September 26, 2022 | Leslie Jordan, Rachel Lindsay | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Leslie Jordan about the upcoming third season of Call Me Kat, and Rachel Lindsay about her show Extra. | ||||
| 12 | "Episode 12" | September 27, 2022 | Meghan Trainor | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Meghan Trainor about her upcoming fifth studio album: Takin' It Back. | ||||
| 13 | "Episode 13" | September 28, 2022 | Robin Thicke, Allyson Felix | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Robin Thicke about the dance competition show The Masked Singer and Allyson Felix about her footwear company "Saysh". | ||||
| 14 | "Episode 14" | September 29, 2022 | Chandra Wilson | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with actor Chandra Wilson, majorly known from Grey's Anatomy. | ||||
| 15 | "Episode 15" | September 30, 2022 | Derek Hough | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Derek Hough about the dance competition show Dancing with the Stars. | ||||
| 16 | "Episode 16" | October 3, 2022 | Howie Mandel | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Howie Mandel about the talent show, America's Got Talent. | ||||
| 17 | "Episode 17" | October 4, 2022 | LL Cool J, Michael R. Jackson | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with actor LL Cool J from NCIS: Los Angeles, and with playwright Michael R. Jackson about his Broadway play A Strange Loop. | ||||
| 18 | "Episode 18" | October 5, 2022 | Jimmie Allen, Bobby Berk | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Jimmie Allen about his new album Tulip Drive and his upcoming tour with Carrie Underwood; Jennifer Hudson chats with Bobby Berk about the 2018 reboot show Queer Eye. | ||||
| 19 | "Episode 19" | October 6, 2022 | Hasan Minhaj, Kim Carter | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Hasan Minhaj about his show on Netflix, Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester, and Kim Carter about her book, Welcome To My Purpose. | ||||
| 20 | "Episode 20" | October 7, 2022 | Kunal Nayyar, Harry Shum Jr. | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Kunal Nayyar about the upcoming movie The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Harry Shum Jr. from the TV show Grey's Anatomy and podcast series Echo Park. | ||||
| 21 | "Episode 21" | October 10, 2022 | Joel McHale, Shangela, Gleb Savchenko | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Joel McHale from the television show Stargirl; Jennifer Hudson chats with Shangela and Gleb Savchenko about the dance competition show Dancing with the Stars. | ||||
| 22 | "Episode 22" | October 11, 2022 | Kevin McKidd, Dale Spratt, Juwan Mass, Marcus Harvey, NCT 127 | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Kevin McKidd about the show Grey's Anatomy; Jennifer Hudson chats with Dale Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey about their show Ghostbusters: Haunted Houseguests, and K-pop boy band NCT 127 performs and chats. | ||||
| 23 | "Episode 23" | October 12, 2022 | Taye Diggs | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Taye Diggs about the fifth season premiere of All American. | ||||
| 24 | "Episode 24" | October 13, 2022 | Laverne Cox, Jacob Collier | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Laverne Cox about her show If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox and Jacob Collier chats and performs. | ||||
| 25 | "Episode 25" | October 14, 2022 | Vanessa Lachey, Nick Lachey | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats Vanessa Lachey starring in television show NCIS: Hawaiʻi, and with Nick Lachey about reality dating show: Love Is Blind. | ||||
| 26 | "Episode 26" | October 17, 2022 | Kelly Rowland | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Kelly Rowland about the upcoming horror-comedy movie The Curse of Bridge Hollow. | ||||
| 27 | "Episode 27" | October 18, 2022 | Max Greenfield, Rosanna Pansino, Taylor Harris | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Max Greenfield about the show The Neighborhood and his children's book "This Book is Not a Present". Jennifer Hudson chats with Rosanna Pansino about the upcoming show Halloween Cookie Challenge where she co-hosts; Taylor Harris chats and performs. | ||||
| 28 | "Episode 28" | October 19, 2022 | Adam Lambert, Jalyn Hall, Brianna Cameron | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Adam Lambert about his Las Vegas concert series: The Witch Hunt; Jalyn Hall about the upcoming biographical drama film: Till. Brianna Cameron chats and performs. | ||||
| 29 | "Episode 29" | October 20, 2022 | Daymond John, Cheyenne Jackson | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Daymond John about "Black Entrepreneurs Day" and his book "Little Daymond Learns to Earn". Jennifer Hudson chats with Cheyenne Jackson about the television show Call Me Kat. | ||||
| 30 | "Episode 30" | October 21, 2022 | Jenna Dewan, Babyface | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Jenna Dewan about drama show The Rookie, and with Babyface about his new album Girls Night Out. | ||||
| 31 | "Episode 31" | October 24, 2022 | Chance the Rapper, John Eze Uzodinma | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Chance the Rapper about his second studio album, Star Line Gallery, and the Black Star Line music festival. Violinist John Eze Uzodinma chats and performs. | ||||
| 32 | "Episode 32" | October 25, 2022 | Cedric the Entertainer, Charli D'Amelio, Dixie D'Amelio | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Cedric the Entertainer about the show The Neighborhood. Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio chat about their reality show The D'Amelio Show. | ||||
| 33 | "Episode 33" | October 26, 2022 | Marlon Wayans | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Marlon Wayans about the Netflix television film The Curse of Bridge Hollow . | ||||
| 34 | "Episode 34" | October 27, 2022 | Eddie Redmayne | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Eddie Redmayne about starring in Netflix's original movie The Good Nurse. The duo, Marcus and Michael Griffin chat and perform. | ||||
| 35 | "Episode 35" | October 28, 2022 | Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, Amber Ruffin | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with the Property Brothers about their upcoming show Property Brothers: Forever Home, and with Amber Ruffin where she talks about her late-night talk show The Amber Ruffin Show. | ||||
| 36 | "Episode 36" | October 31, 2022 | Terry Crews, Suzu | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Terry Crews about his upcoming book Terry's Crew. Jennifer Hudson also chats with Suzu about the show Drink Masters while having a Halloween-themed drink demo. | ||||
| 37 | "Episode 37" | November 1, 2022 | Nicole Scherzinger | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Nicole Scherzinger about judging on the eighth season of The Masked Singer. | ||||
| 38 | "Episode 38" | November 2, 2022 | Fortune Feimster, Tasha Cobbs Leonard | |
| Comedian Fortune Feimstertalks about her Netflix stand-up special "Good Fortune." Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard collabs with Jennifer Hudson | ||||
| 39 | "Episode 39" | November 3, 2022 | Alfonso Ribeiro | |
| "Dancing with the Stars" and "AFV" host Alfonso Ribeiro joins Jennifer on the couch. | ||||
| 40 | "Episode 40" | November 4, 2022 | Chaka Khan | |
| The legendary multi-Grammy Award-winner Chaka Khan stops by to chat with Jennifer and perform her latest single. | ||||
| 41 | "Episode 41" | November 7, 2022 | Beth Behrs, Aldis Hodge | |
| The star of CBS series "The Neighborhood", Beth Behrs joins Jennifer in the studio. The "Black Adam" actor, Aldis Hodge, sits down on the couch with Jennifer Hudson. | ||||
| 42 | "Episode 42" | November 8, 2022 | Shania Twain, Jodie Turner-Smith | |
| Country music superstar Shania Twain performs. Jodie Turner-Smith talks to Jennifer about her new political thriller film, "The Independent." | ||||
| 43 | "Episode 43" | November 9, 2022 | Jerry O'Connell, Dr. Corey Yeager | |
| "Pictionary" host Jerry O'Connell brings the game to "The Jennifer Hudson Show" studio! Actor Boris Kodjoe promotes the ABC drama "Station 19." | ||||
| 44 | "Episode 44" | November 10, 2022 | Tamera Mowry-Housley, Gabby Samone | |
| Tamera Mowry-Housley chats about her book "You Should Sit Down for This," and gets "The Jennifer Hudson Show" audience excited for her Hallmark Channel movie "Inventing the Christmas Prince" out November 18. | ||||
| 45 | "Episode 45" | November 11, 2022 | Josh Groban | |
| Josh Groban chats with Jennifer about his "Beauty and the Beast" special, airing December 15 on ABC. | ||||
| 46 | "Episode 46" | November 14, 2022 | Jonathan Majors | |
| Jonathan Majors chats with Jennifer about his new film "Devotion" and getting into shape for THAT Men's Health cover. | ||||
| 47 | "Episode 47" | November 15, 2022 | Kerry Washington, Emayatzy Corinealdi, David Archuleta | |
| Kerry Washington is joined by Emayatzy Corinealdi to talk about Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" which Kerry is executive producing. Singer and "American Idol" alum David Archuleta promotes his latest single "Faith In Me" and his upcoming Christmas Tour. | ||||
| 48 | "Episode 48" | November 16, 2022 | Tichina Arnold, Jaren Lewison | |
| After her "The Neighborhood" co-stars Beth Behrs, Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield stopped by, Tichina Arnold joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch. Jaren Lewison chats with Jennifer about "Never Have I Ever." | ||||
| 49 | "Episode 49" | November 17, 2022 | Justin Hartley, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Allison Holker Boss | |
| Justin Hartley stops by to talk about his new movie "The Noel Diary.". Former Ellen announcer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and Allison Holker Boss promote the Disney+ special "The Hip Hop Nutcracker." | ||||
| 50 | "Episode 50" | November 18, 2022 | Sam Smith, Morris Day | |
| Sam Smith promotes his latest single "Unholy." After receiving the Legend Award at this year's Soul Train Awards, May Morris chats to Jennifer in the studio. | ||||
| 51 | "Episode 51" | November 21, 2022 | David Arquette, Robin de Jesus | |
| David Arquette talks about being a "Kindness Captain," as in his partnership with On Our Sleeves. Robin de Jesus sits down on the couch to talk about his Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales." | ||||
| 52 | "Episode 52" | November 22, 2022 | Tabitha Brown | |
| Tabitha Brown does a cooking demo with Jennifer Hudson. | ||||
| 53 | "Episode 53" | November 23, 2022 | Toni Braxton, Anika Noni Rose | |
| Toni Braxton speaks to Jennifer about executive producing Lifetime movie "A Christmas Spark," and her skin care line "Nude Sugar." Jennifer Hudson's "Dreamgirls" co-star Anika Noni Rose stops by to talk about "Let the Right One In" on Showtime. | ||||
| 54 | "Episode 54" | November 28, 2022 | Tony Hale | |
| Tony Hale chats to Jennifer about the second season of the Disney+ series "The Mysterious Benedict Society." | ||||
| 55 | "Episode 55" | November 29, 2022 | Jameela Jamil, Josh Dallas | |
| Jameela Jamil chats with Jennifer Hudson about the Peacock series "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin" and her company I Weigh. The "Manifest" star, Josh Dallas joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch. | ||||
| 56 | "Episode 56" | November 30, 2022 | Glen Powell, Aurielle Marie | |
| Following an appearance from co-star Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell stops by to talk about his new movie "Devotion." Jennifer Hudson also chats with Aurielle Marie about The Budgetnista. | ||||
| 57 | "Episode 57" | December 1, 2022 | Ken Jeong, Ashton Sanders | |
| After fellow panelists Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger graced the couch, comedy actor Ken Jeong chats to Jennifer Hudson about his role as a judge on Fox's "The Masked Singer." Ashton Sanders promotes the Whitney Houston biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," in which he plays Bobby Brown. | ||||
| 58 | "Episode 58" | December 2, 2022 | None | |
| Jennifer Hudson looks back at a few of her favorite memories on the show with music's biggest stars. | ||||
| 59 | "Episode 59" | December 5, 2022 | Billy Porter, Haley Lu Richardson | |
| Billy Porter chats about "Accused" and new memoir, "Unprotected." Haley Lu Richardson joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch to talk all things "The White Lotus." | ||||
| 60 | "Episode 60" | December 6, 2022 | Amber Riley | |
| Amber Riley stops by to talk about "The Black Beauty Effect." | ||||
| 61 | "Episode 61" | December 7, 2022 | Don Cheadle, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton | |
| Don Cheadle chats with Jennifer Hudson about his new movie "White Noise." Adrienne Bailon-Houghton helps Jennifer kick off the most wonderful time of the year with Day 1 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways. | ||||
| 62 | "Episode 62" | December 8, 2022 | Ciara, Howie Mandel | |
| Jennifer Hudson welcomes her friend Ciara as she prepares to host "New Year's Rockin' Eve." Howie Mandel helps Jennifer spread holiday cheer with Day 2 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways. | ||||
| 63 | "Episode 63" | December 9, 2022 | Lindsey Vonn | |
| Former US Ski Team racer Lindsey Vonn promotes her book, "Rise: My Story" and The Lindsey Vonn Foundation. | ||||
| 64 | "Episode 64" | December 12, 2022 | Blake Shelton, James Corden | |
| Blake Shelton visits "The Jennifer Hudson Show" to talk about "The Voice" and his new show "Barmageddon." Jennifer Hudson also chats with James Corden about his show Mammals. | ||||
| 65 | "Episode 65" | December 13, 2022 | Regina Hall, Russell Dickerson | |
| Actress Regina Hall sits on the couch to chat about "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." Russell Dickerson stops by to chat about his new album. | ||||
| 66 | "Episode 66" | December 14, 2022 | Sam Worthington, Kendrick Sampson, Sheléa | |
| "Avatar: The Way of Water" actor Sam Worthington joins Jennifer on the couch. Kendrick Sampson promotes "Something from Tiffany's." Sheléa performs her latest holiday song, "Mothers And Shepherds." | ||||
| 67 | "Episode 67" | December 15, 2022 | Matthew Perry, Greta Onieogou | |
| Matthew Perry discusses his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing." Jennifer Hudson also chats with Greta Onieogou about her show All American. | ||||
| 68 | "Episode 68" | December 16, 2022 | Gabrielle Union, Michael McIntyre, PJ Morton | |
| Gabrielle Union promotes her film, "The Inspection." Comedian Michael McIntyre promotes "The Wheel." Grammy Award-winning artist PJ Morton promotes his album "Watch the Sun" and performs. | ||||
| 69 | "Episode 69" | January 2, 2023 | Brian Tyree Henry | |
| Brian Tyree Henry promotes his Apple TV+ film "Causeway." | ||||
| 70 | "Episode 70" | January 3, 2023 | Mario Lopez, Todrick Hall | |
| "Access Hollywood" host Mario Lopez chats with Jennifer about "On with Mario Lopez" and the new season of "Too Hot to Handle." Todrick Hall tells Jennifer about his new HGTV show, "Battle of the Bling," and his new album, "Jim." | ||||
| 71 | "Episode 71" | January 4, 2023 | Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kirby Howell-Baptiste | |
| Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about "The Goldbergs." Kirby Howell-Baptiste chats about her children's books "Little Black Boy" and "Little Black Girl." | ||||
| 72 | "Episode 72" | January 5, 2023 | Morris Chestnut, Antonia Gentry | |
| Morris Chestnut promotes Peacock's "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." Antonia Gentry stops by to chat "Ginny & Georgia." | ||||
| 73 | "Episode 73" | January 6, 2023 | Kumail Nanjiani | |
| Jennifer welcomes Kumail Nanjiani to the studio as the actor promotes the Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales." | ||||
| 74 | "Episode 74" | January 10, 2023 | Adam DiMarco, Ashlee Simpson Ross | |
| "The White Lotus" star Adam DiMarco stops by to chat with Jennifer. Ashlee Simpson Ross joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about her home line, Kempa Home. | ||||
| 75 | "Episode 75" | January 11, 2023 | Taylor Tomlinson | |
| Comedian Taylor Tomlinson promotes her Netflix special "Look at You." | ||||
| 76 | "Episode 76" | January 12, 2023 | Justin Baldoni, Angie Thomas, Dhonielle Clayton | |
| Justin Baldoni promotes his book "Boys Will Be Human." Angie Thomas and Dhonielle Clayton, two of the authors of the book "Whiteout," stop by the studio. | ||||
| 77 | "Episode 77" | January 13, 2023 | Gabriel Iglesias | |
| Gabriel Iglesias talks about his Netflix stand-up special "Stadium Fluffy" and his upcoming tour dates. | ||||
| 78 | "Episode 78" | January 16, 2023 | Jay Pharaoh, Kyla Pratt | |
| Jay Pharoah shares his hilarious impressions with the "Jennifer Hudson Show" audience. "Call Me Kat" star Kyla Pratt joins Jennifer on the couch. | ||||
| 79 | "Episode 79" | January 17, 2023 | Michael Chiklis, Rosanna Scotto, Elaina Scotto | |
| Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis stops by to chat about FOX's "Accused." "Good Day New York" anchor Rosanna Scotto and her sister Elaina show Jennifer how to cook recipes from their book "Meatballs, Mangia & Memories." | ||||
| 80 | "Episode 80" | January 18, 2023 | Debbie Allen | |
| Legendary actress Debbie Allen chats about the Debbie Allen Middle School | ||||
| 81 | "Episode 81" | January 19, 2023 | Greg Mathis, Chase Rice | |
| The longest-running Black male TV host, Judge Mathis, visits the studio. Chase Rice performs his latest song, "Way Down Yonder." | ||||
| 82 | "Episode 82" | January 20, 2023 | Octavia Spencer | |
| Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer promotes the drama series "Truth Be Told." | ||||
| 83 | "Episode 83" | January 23, 2023 | Winnie Harlow | |
| Model Winnie Harlow talks about her sun care line, Cay Skin. Actor Marcus Scribner joins Jennifer on the couch. | ||||
| 84 | "Episode 84" | January 24, 2023 | None | |
| Jennifer Hudson reminisces her funniest moments on the show. | ||||
| 85 | "Episode 85" | January 25, 2023 | Shemar Moore, Reneé Rapp | |
| "S.W.A.T." star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer on the couch. Reneé Rapp promotes her debut EP, "Everything To Everyone." | ||||
| 86 | "Episode 86" | January 26, 2023 | Katharine McPhee | |
| Katharine McPhee Foster chats to Jennifer about her "An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee" Tour and her jewelry line, KMF Jewelry. Two-time Grammy nominated artist Samara Joyperforms. | ||||
| 87 | "Episode 87" | January 30, 2023 | Gabrielle Union, Sam Jay | |
| Actress Gabrielle Union talks about her film "The Inspection," which is in theaters now. Comedian Sam Jay promotes the Netflix film "You People." | ||||
| 88 | "Episode 88" | January 31, 2023 | Tia Mowry, Ledisi | |
| Tia Mowry tells Jennifer about her new haircare line, 4U by Tia. Ledisi performs her upcoming song "I Need to Know." | ||||
| 89 | "Episode 89" | February 1, 2023 | Drew Carey, Storm Reid | |
| Drew Carey promotes upcoming special episodes of "The Price Is Right" celebrating his 15th anniversary as host. Actress Storm Reid drops by to chat about her new movie "Missing." | ||||
| 90 | "Episode 90" | February 2, 2023 | Heidi Klum, Jacob Latimore | |
| Supermodel and NBC's "AGT: All Stars" host Heidi Klum joins Jennifer on the couch. Jacob Latimore promotes his new movie "House Party." | ||||
| 91 | "Episode 91" | February 3, 2023 | Rita Moreno | |
| Fellow EGOT Rita Moreno chats about her new film "80 for Brady." | ||||
| 92 | "Episode 92" | February 6, 2023 | Meagan Good | |
| "Harlem" actress Meagan Good joins Jennifer on the couch. | ||||
| 93 | "Episode 93" | February 7, 2023 | Yvette Nicole Brown, Ron Funches | |
| Yvette Nicole Brown drops by to chat about "Act Your Age." Ron Funches tells Jennifer about his new film "80 for Brady." | ||||
| 94 | "Episode 94" | February 8, 2023 | Patti LaBelle | |
| Singing legend Patti LaBelle joins Jennifer Hudson in the studio to talk about her tour. | ||||
| 95 | "Episode 95" | February 9, 2023 | John Legend | |
| John Legend celebrates the 100th episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show." John performs "Nervous" off his album "Legend" and talks about his Loved01 skincare line. | ||||
| 96 | "Episode 96" | February 10, 2023 | Alison Brie, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt | |
| Alison Brie chats about her new movie "Somebody I Used to Know." Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt tells Jennifer about her children's book "Good Night, Sister.' | ||||
| 97 | "Episode 97" | February 13, 2023 | Andie MacDowell, Tinashe | |
| Legendary actress Andie MacDowell promotes "The Way Home." Singer Tinashe joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch to talk about her album "333." | ||||
| 98 | "Episode 98" | February 14, 2023 | Tyrese Gibson, Muni Long | |
| Tyrese Gibson stops by to chat about "Fast X" and his album "Beautiful Pain." Jennifer Hudson meets Muni Long as she promotes "Public Displays of Affection: The Album." | ||||
| 99 | "Episode 99" | February 15, 2023 | Kiersey Clemons | |
| Kiersey Clemons talks about her new movie "Somebody I Used To Know." | ||||
| 100 | "Episode 100" | February 16, 2023 | Jackée Harry, Javicia Leslie | |
| Legendary actress Jackée Harry promotes "Days of Our Lives." "The Flash" actress Javicia Leslie joins Jennifer in the studio. | ||||
| 101 | "Episode 101" | February 17, 2023 | Jay Ellis, Zach Stafford, Sam Sanders | |
| Jay Ellis talks about his new movie "Somebody I Used to Know." Jennifer Hudson also chats with Zach Stafford and Sam Sanders about their podcast "Vibe Check". | ||||
| 102 | "Episode 102" | February 20, 2023 | Chelsea Handler, Nico Parker | |
| Chelsea Handler drops by to talk about her Netflix special "Revolution." Nico Parker chats about her new series "The Last of Us." | ||||
| 103 | "Episode 103" | February 21, 2023 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Melissa Rauch, Rotimi | |
| NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Jennifer in the studio! Melissa Rauch chats about her show "Night Court." Rotimi performs a medley of his songs "Love Somebody" and "Make You Say." | ||||
| 104 | "Episode 104" | February 22, 2023 | Janelle James, Sandy Yawn | |
| "Abbott Elementary" actress Janelle James brings the laughs! "Below Deck" star Captain Sandy Yawn promotes her book, "Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Women at the Helm." | ||||
| 105 | "Episode 105" | February 23, 2023 | Rita Wilson, "Young Dylan" Gilmer, Monique Kelly | |
| Rita Wilson joins Jennifer on the couch as she promotes "A Man Called Otto." "Young Dylan" Gilmer promotes "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan." Dating expert Monique Kelley shares her tips! | ||||
| 106 | "Episode 106" | February 24, 2023 | Larry Wilmore | |
| Larry Wilmore promotes The Podcast Academy's Awards for Excellence in Audio. Grammy-nominated musician Adam Blackstone chats with Jennifer about his recent album "Legacy" after playing with Rihanna at the Super Bowl Halftime | ||||
| 107 | "Episode 107" | February 27, 2023 | Joel McHale, David Riherd | |
| Joel McHale talks about his new show, "Animal Control." The actor then joins Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) co-founder David Riherd, who teaches Jennifer and Joel about different animals. WLC is a zoological park in Sylmar, California, that cares for more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals. | ||||
| 108 | "Episode 108" | February 28, 2023 | DJ Khaled, Diego Boneta | |
| DJ Khaled talks to Jennifer about his new album, "God Did." Diego Boneta promotes "At Midnight." | ||||
| 109 | "Episode 109" | March 1, 2023 | Jo Koy, Ashley McBryde | |
| Comedian Jo Koy promotes his world tour. Grammy Award winner Ashley McBryde promotes her album "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville." | ||||
| 110 | "Episode 110" | March 2, 2023 | Ernie Hudson, Madison Bailey | |
| Legendary actor Ernie Hudson promotes "Quantum Leap." Madison Bailey drops by to talk about "Outer Banks." | ||||
| 111 | "Episode 111" | March 3, 2023 | Paula Abdul, Jillian Michaels | |
| Jennifer Hudson welcomes former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul to the studio! Jillian Michaels chats about The Fitness App and her podcast, "Keeping It Real." | ||||
| 112 | "Episode 112" | March 6, 2023 | Adam Pally | |
| "The Mindy Project" alum Adam Pally stops by to chat about his film "Who Invited Charlie?" | ||||
| 113 | "Episode 113" | March 7, 2023 | Boris Kodjoe | |
| Jennifer Hudson chats with Boris Kodjoe about his show Station 19. | ||||
| 114 | "Episode 114" | March 13, 2023 | Jay Shetty, Michael Urie, Dean Lewis | |
| Jay Shetty talks about his tour and his book, "8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go." Michael Urie promotes "Shrinking." Dean Lewis performs his latest single, "How Do I Say Goodbye?" | ||||
| 115 | "Episode 115" | March 14, 2023 | Sebastian Maniscalco, Mason Gooding | |
| Sebastian Maniscalco talks about his Netflix special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me?" and his podcast, "Daddy vs. Doctor." Mason Gooding promotes "Scream VI." | ||||
| 116 | "Episode 116" | March 15, 2023 | Chrissy Metz, Harold Green III | |
| Chrissy Metz promotes her children's book, "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You." Nika King promotes "65." | ||||
| 117 | "Episode 117" | March 16, 2023 | Katie Lowes, Guillermo Díaz, PJ Morton | |
| Katie Lowes and Guillermo Díaz talk about their podcast, "Unpacking the Toolbox: A Scandal Rewatch." PJ Morton chats to Jennifer and performs his song "Good Morning." | ||||
| 118 | "Episode 118" | March 17, 2023 | Quinta Brunson, Stephanie Mills | |
| "Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson stops by. Stephanie Mills promotes "Black Broadway: A Proud History, a Limitless Future." | ||||
| 119 | "Episode 119" | March 20, 2023 | Mike Epps, Sarah Shahi | |
| Mike Epps stops by to talk about "The Upshaws." Sarah Shahi chats about the new season of "Sex/Life." | ||||
| 120 | "Episode 120" | March 21, 2023 | Charles Barkley | |
| Charles Barkley promotes "Inside the NBA." | ||||
| 121 | "Episode 121" | March 22, 2023 | Coco Jones, Skai Jackson | |
| Coco Jones performs and chats about Peacock's "Bel-Air," and performs her hit song "ICU" off her album, "What I Didn't Tell You." Former Jessie and Bunk'd star Skai Jackson promotes her fragrance, "Bloom Up!" | ||||
| 122 | "Episode 122" | March 23, 2023 | Melanie Lynskey, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham | |
| Melanie Lynskey drops by to talk about "Yellowjackets." Brooklyn Peltz Beckham promotes the Silk Nextmilk campaign. | ||||
| 123 | "Episode 123" | March 24, 2023 | Tamar Braxton, The Isley Brothers | |
| Tamar Braxton joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Queens Court." The Isley Brothers are in the studio to talk about their album "Make Me Say It Again, Girl." | ||||
| 124 | "Episode 124" | March 27, 2023 | Jesse Palmer, Tati Gabrielle, MAJOR | |
| Jesse Palmer talks about "The Bachelor." Tati Gabrielle chats about the latest season of "You." Grammy nominated R&B artist MAJOR. sits down for a chat andperforms his latest song, "Baby Will You Love Me." | ||||
| 125 | "Episode 125" | March 28, 2023 | Dermot Mulroney, Jessica Williams, Hannah Fry | |
| Dermot Mulroney stops by to talk about "Scream VI." Jessica Williams chats about the series "Shrinking." Mathematician, professor, and television personality Hannah Fry promotes the Bloomberg Media series "The Future with Hannah Fry." | ||||
| 126 | "Episode 126" | March 29, 2023 | Reba McEntire | |
| Reba McEntire promotes the Reba: Live in Concert Tour. | ||||
| 127 | "Episode 127" | March 30, 2023 | Julie Bowen, Method Man, Larenz Tate | |
| Julie Bowen joins Jennifer in the studio as she promotes "Prom Pact." Method Man and Larenz Tate talk about "Power Book II: Ghost." | ||||
| 128 | "Episode 128" | March 31, 2023 | Ashley Park, Jabari Banks | |
| Ashley Park promotes "BEEF." Jabari Banks joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Bel-Air. | ||||
| 129 | "Episode 129" | April 3, 2023 | Kevin Nealon, Xscape | |
| Kevin Nealon chats about his book, "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame." Xscape are in the studio to promote "SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B." | ||||
| 130 | "Episode 130" | April 4, 2023 | Mayim Bialik, Julian Grant, SWV | |
| Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik and Julian Gant drop by to talk about "Call Me Kat." SWV perform their song "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)." | ||||
| 131 | "Episode 131" | April 5, 2023 | Roy Wood Jr., Cierra Ramirez | |
| Roy Wood Jr. stops by to chat about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Jennifer Hudson also chats with Cierra Ramirez about her show Good Trouble. | ||||
| 132 | "Episode 132" | April 6, 2023 | Khloé Kardashian, The War and Treaty | |
| Khloé Kardashian promotes her fashion brand Good American. The War and Treaty perform their song "Have You a Heart" from their upcoming album, "Lover's Game." | ||||
| 133 | "Episode 133" | April 7, 2023 | The Walls Group | |
| The Walls Group perform their song "I Need You" from their recent album, "Four Walls." | ||||
| 134 | "Episode 134" | April 10, 2023 | Tan France | |
| an France joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about his Netflix reality competition show, "Next In Fashion." | ||||
| 135 | "Episode 135" | April 11, 2023 | Rob Riggle, Sam Claflin | |
| Rob Riggle promotes his documentary, "Plastic Earth." Sam Claflin stops by to discuss "Daisy Jones & the Six." | ||||
| 136 | "Episode 136" | April 12, 2023 | Tisha Campbell | |
| Tisha Campbell drops by to talk about her film, "Every Breath She Takes." | ||||
| 137 | "Episode 137" | April 13, 2023 | Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, D.B. Woodside | |
| Nikki & Brie Bella chat about "The Bellas Podcast" and their wine label Bonita Bonita. D.B. Woodside promotes his television show, "The Night Agent." | ||||
| 138 | "Episode 138" | April 14, 2023 | Stephen A. Smith | |
| Stephen A. Smith discusses his memoir, "Straight Shooter," and podcast, "Know Mercy." | ||||
| 139 | "Episode 139" | April 17, 2023 | None | |
| Jennifer Hudson reminisces about her conversations with women throughout the show's first season | ||||
| 140 | "Episode 140" | April 18, 2023 | Giancarlo Esposito, Ben Napier, Erin Napier | |
| Giancarlo Esposito joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Mandalorian." Ben & Erin Napier stop by to discuss their television show, "Home Town Takeover." | ||||
| 141 | "Episode 141" | April 19, 2023 | Tyler James Williams, Kristin Cavallari | |
| Tyler James Williams drops by to talk about "Abbott Elementary." Kristin Cavallari promotes her cookbook, "Truly Simple." | ||||
| 142 | "Episode 142" | April 20, 2023 | Kamala Harris | |
| Vice President Kamala Harris sits down for an exclusive daytime talk show interview on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." | ||||
| 143 | "Episode 143" | April 21, 2023 | Chris Hardwick, Ben Harper | |
| Chris Hardwick chats about his game show, "The Wall." Ben Harper discusses his television series "Extrapolations," and his latest album, "Wide Open Light." | ||||
| 144 | "Episode 144" | April 24, 2023 | Seal | |
| Seal stops by to chat about his 30th Anniversary Tour commemorating three decades of his landmark albums "Seal" and "Seal II." He also performs an acoustic version of "Kiss from a Rose." | ||||
| 145 | "Episode 145" | April 25, 2023 | Swizz Beatz, Jody Watley, Jordan Chiles | |
| Swizz Beatz discusses his "Godfather of Harlem" soundtrack. Jody Watley joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Jody Watley Show — Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music." Olympic silver medalist and UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles drops by. | ||||
| 146 | "Episode 146" | April 26, 2023 | Brendan Hunt, Tawny Cypress | |
| Brendan Hunt drops by to chat about "Ted Lasso." Tawney Cypress discusses the latest season of her television show "Yellowjackets." | ||||
| 147 | "Episode 147" | April 27, 2023 | Milo Ventimiglia, Tori Kelly, Sophia Roe | |
| Milo Ventimiglia discusses his television show "The Company You Keep." The voice of Meena in Sing, Tori Kelly, chats about her new single "missin u.". Sophia Roe joins Jennifer for a cooking demo and promotes her television show "Counter Space." | ||||
| 148 | "Episode 148" | April 28, 2023 | Nicole Byer, Folake Olowofoyeku | |
| Nicole Byer chats about her television show "Grand Crew." Folake Olowofoyeku discusses her television show "Bob Hearts Abishola." | ||||
| 149 | "Episode 149" | May 1, 2023 | Meghan Trainor, Leona Lewis | |
| Meghan Trainor chats about herdebut book, "Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie." Leona Lewis promotes herApple TV+ series "Jane," which features her original song "One Step Closer." | ||||
| 150 | "Episode 150" | May 2, 2023 | Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Marsai Martin | |
| Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez drop by to talk about their movie"The Way." Marsai Martin chats about her television show "Saturdays." | ||||
| 151 | "Episode 151" | May 3, 2023 | Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson, Alexis Morris | |
| LSU women's basketball NCAA champions, including Angel Reese, Flau'Jae Johnson, and Alexis Morris, join Jennifer on the couch. Jennifer welcomes back life and relationship coach Rhea Williams from Los Angeles, California, who has been in the mental health field for 20 years. | ||||
| 152 | "Episode 152" | May 4, 2023 | Chloe Bailey, Kelvin Harrison Jr. | |
| Chloe Bailey chats about her debut album "In Pieces." Kelvin Harrison Jr. discusses his movie "Chevalier." | ||||
| 153 | "Episode 153" | May 5, 2023 | Christina Ricci, Ms. Pat | |
| Christina Ricci stops by to chat about the latest season of "Yellowjackets." Ms. Pat discusses her television sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show." | ||||
| 154 | "Episode 154" | May 8, 2023 | Rainn Wilson, Lalah Hathaway | |
| Rainn Wilson promotes his book "Soul Boom" and Peacock docuseries "Geography of Bliss." Lalah Hathaway discusses her new single "The Energy." | ||||
| 155 | "Episode 155" | May 9, 2023 | Holly Robinson Peete | |
| Holly Robinson Peete chats about her reality television show "Queens Court." | ||||
| 156 | "Episode 156" | May 10, 2023 | Ike Barinholtz | |
| Ike Barinholtz stops by to chat about his television show "White House Plumbers." Jennifer welcomes back "Vibe Check" podcast hosts Zach Stafford, Sam Sanders, and Saeed Jones. | ||||
| 157 | "Episode 157" | May 11, 2023 | Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charity Lawson, Lewis Howes | |
| Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses her new film "Love Again" and the Amazon series "Citadel." Charity Lawson, Season 20 star of "The Bachelorette," sits down with Jennifer for her first on-camera interview. Lewis Howes chats about his New York Times bestselling book, "The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today." | ||||
| 158 | "Episode 158" | May 12, 2023 | Russell Westbrook, Nina Westbrook | |
| Russell and Nina Westbrook discuss their Why Not? Foundation and the card game "Do Tell." | ||||
| 159 | "Episode 159" | May 15, 2023 | Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev | |
| Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev promote their Fresh Vine Wine. | ||||
| 160 | "Episode 160" | May 16, 2023 | Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Robin Thede | |
| Jeannie Mai Jenkins promotes Owl's Brew Boozy Tea. Robin Thede chats about her television show "A Black Lady Sketch Show." | ||||
| 161 | "Episode 161" | May 17, 2023 | Wilmer Valderrama, Tarek El Moussa, Heather El Moussa | |
| Wilmer Valderrama drops by to talk about the latest season of "NCIS." Tarek and Heather El Moussa chat about "Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa." | ||||
| 162 | "Episode 162" | May 18, 2023 | Vanessa Williams, Travis Bennett | |
| Vanessa Williams chats about her reality television show "Queen of the Universe." Travis Bennett talks about his television show "Dave." | ||||
| 163 | "Episode 163" | May 19, 2023 | Henry Winkler, Laura Harrier | |
| Henry Winkler drops by to discuss the final season of "Barry." Laura Harrier chats about her upcoming movie "White Men Can't Jump." | ||||
| 164 | "Episode 164" | May 22, 2023 | Samuel L. Jackson | |
| Samuel L. Jackson chats about his television show "Secret Invasion." | ||||
| 165 | "Episode 165" | May 23, 2023 | Robert Glasper, Rhea Williams | |
| Five-time Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Robert Glasper stops by to chat about the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California. Life coach Rhea Williams joins Jennifer on the couch. | ||||
| 166 | "Episode 166" | May 24, 2023 | Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lily Rabe | |
| Jesse Tyler Ferguson promotes his podcast "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson." Lily Rabe talks about her television show "Love & Death." | ||||
| 167 | "Episode 167" | May 25, 2023 | Bebe Rexha, Ego Nwodim | |
| Bebe Rexha promotes her new album "Bebe." Ego Nwodim chats about "Saturday Night Live." | ||||
| 168 | "Episode 168" | May 26, 2023 | Issa Rae, Bill Bellamy | |
| Issa Rae chats about her new movie "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." Bill Bellamy discusses his book "Top Billin': Stories of Laughter, Lessons, and Triumph." | ||||
Season 2 (2023–2024) edit
| No. | Title | Original release date | Guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | "Season 2 Premiere" | October 2, 2023 | None | |
| Jennifer kicks off season 2 by welcoming superfan couple Traci Caudle and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who were married this past summer. Traci and Pat receive a special surprise from Jennifer on their wedding day that they'll never forget. Jennifer also welcomes Tiare Lawrence from Lahaina, HI who recently gained national attention for her philanthropic work after the devastating Maui Fires that broke out in August. | ||||
| 170 | "Episode 170" | October 3, 2023 | Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan | |
| The Voice coaches Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan join Jennifer in-studio to talk about the twenty-fourth season. | ||||
| 171 | "Episode 171" | October 4, 2023 | Taye Diggs, Cody Rigsby | |
| Multi-talented superstar Taye Diggs chats about his new podcast "You Had Me At Hello." Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby joins Jennifer to discuss his book "Xoxo, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness." | ||||
| 172 | "Episode 172" | October 5, 2023 | Cedric the Entertainer | |
| Jennifer chats with comedian Cedric the Entertainer, talking about his debut novel "Flipping Boxcars" and his latest venture launching barbeque label AC Barbeque with fellow comedian, Anthony Anderson. | ||||
| 173 | "Episode 173" | October 6, 2023 | Shaquille O'Neal | |
| Season 2 premiere week wraps with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal who discusses his upcoming gala "The Event" held in Las Vegas. | ||||
| 174 | "Episode 174" | October 9, 2023 | Reneé Rapp, Derek Fisher | |
| Reneé Rapp chats about her album "Snow Angel" and performs her single "Tummy Hurts." Five-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher stops by. Jennifer welcomes motivational speaker and pre-K teacher Alethea Crimmins, who decided to "turn pain into purpose" after being bullied for years | ||||
| 175 | "Episode 175" | October 10, 2023 | Tori Kelly | |
| Tori Kelly stops by to chat with Jennifer about her EP "tori." Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biologically related. | ||||
| 176 | "Episode 176" | October 11, 2023 | Robin Thicke | |
| Robin Thicke chats about "The Masked Singer," his television show on FOX. Jennifer welcomes pracademics Kristi Hadfield from Belpre, Ohio, and Molly Jones from Pennsboro, West Virginia. | ||||
| 177 | "Episode 177" | October 12, 2023 | Kevin Nealon | |
| Kevin Nealon stops by to talk about his new comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman, who have gone viral for their social media page "Foos in Medicine," highlighting what it's like being a Latino medical student. | ||||
| 178 | "Episode 178" | October 13, 2023 | Alex Rodriguez | |
| Alex Rodriguez from the Minnesota Timberwolves chats about OraPharma. | ||||
| 179 | "Episode 179" | October 16, 2023 | Pentatonix | |
| Pentatonix come by to talk about their tour and album "Pentatonix: The Greatest Christmas Hits." Jennifer welcomes WRCB affiliate anchor couple Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel from Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose on-air proposal video went viral. Jennifer welcomes Holliday's Helping Hands founder Katina Holiday "Miss Holliday" from Los Angeles, California. The nonprofit organization helps LA County's general unhoused population and young mothers released from incarceration get back on their feet. | ||||
| 180 | "Episode 180" | October 17, 2023 | Ms. Pat | |
| Ms. Pat promotes her new BET judge series "Ms. Pat Settles It" and comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami, Florida, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Jennifer welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her 6-yeaar-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, Texas, whom she adopted after a hurricane. | ||||
| 181 | "Episode 181" | October 18, 2023 | Tiffani Thiessen | |
| Tiffani Thiessen discusses her cookbook, "Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old author Cassidy Bridges from Brooklyn, New York, who went viral for her response to a stranger complimenting her hair, where she said: "Thank you, it's an Afro!". This May, Cassidy released a book titled "Thank You, It's An Afro", which became a #1 Amazon bestseller. Jennifer welcomes etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, New York, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program. | ||||
| 182 | "Episode 182" | October 19, 2023 | Taye Diggs | |
| Taye Diggs promotes his new podcast "You Had Me at Hello." Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, California, whose social media page "Foos in Medicine" went viral which highlights what it's like being a Latino medical student. | ||||
| 183 | "Episode 183" | October 20, 2023 | Tyler Cameron, Nick Viall | |
| Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall promote FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina "Bri" Moore from Oakland, California. The nonprofit organization founder teaches kids and adults in the community how to read. | ||||
| 184 | "Episode 184" | October 23, 2023 | Carrie Ann Inaba | |
| Carrie Ann Inaba promotes "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer surprises viral kid music group Biko's Manna, including NoBiko, Manna, and Mfundo. The trio of kids will chat with Jennifer and perform. Jennifer surprises superfan Akilah Grace, and her 6-year-old daughter, Ava, from Birmingham, AL, who wrote into the show to share her breast cancer journey. Akilah was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021. After two years of treatments, Akilah is happy to say she's now cancer-free and wants to celebrate by coming to the show. | ||||
| 185 | "Episode 185" | October 24, 2023 | Derek Hough | |
| Derek Hough returns to promote "Dancing with the Stars." | ||||
| 186 | "Episode 186" | October 25, 2023 | Jaime Camil | |
| Jaime Camil promotes his CBS game show, "Lotería Loca." Jennifer welcomes pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa, OK. In 2019, Zack became the world's first quadruple amputee commercial pilot and flight instructor. Despite encountering regulatory barriers and repeated denials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Zack's determination led him to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. Zack, born in Nigeria, is missing both of his hands and both of his feet. | ||||
| 187 | "Episode 187" | October 26, 2023 | Chelsea Handler, Lil Jon | |
| Chelsea Handler returns to promote her comedy tour, "Little Big Bitch." Jennifer welcomes viral TikToker 12-year-old Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, NC. Varonica's videos have garnered millions of views online and have caught the attention of numerous celebrities including Lil Jon who makes a surprise visit while she is performing his hit song Snap Yo Fingers. | ||||
| 188 | "Episode 188" | October 27, 2023 | A'ja Wilson | |
| WNBA Las Vegas Aces' MVP Champion A'ja Wilson chats with Jennifer. | ||||
| 189 | "Episode 189" | October 30, 2023 | Chris Hardwick, Carly Pearce | |
| Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show "The Wall." Carly Pearce discusses her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Jelijah Diaz from Miami, Florida, who is a talented piano player with perfect pitch. Jelijah started taking lessons at the age of 3 and has won first place in local Miami competitions. Jelijah chats with Jennifer and performs while blindfolded. | ||||
| 190 | "Episode 190" | October 31, 2023 | Coi Leray, Sheila E. | |
| Coi Leray promotes her new album "Coi." Sheila E. chats with Jennifer about her CBS game show "Lotería Loca." | ||||
| 191 | "Episode 191" | November 1, 2023 | Smokey Robinson | |
| Smokey Robinson promotes his new album, "Gasms." | ||||
| 192 | "Episode 192" | November 2, 2023 | Octavia Spencer | |
| Octavia Spencer promotesthe new projects she executive produced for ID/Discovery, "Feds" and "The Lost Women of Highway 20." Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali, Mexico, who grew up in a musical family where she learned to play instruments. After Irany's father gave her an accordion, she taught herself how to play. Earlier this year, she was invited to play for global superstar Karol G's Tiny Desk concert and then joined her on her U.S. stadium tour. Irany chats with Jennifer and performs. | ||||
| 193 | "Episode 193" | November 3, 2023 | Alfonso Ribeiro | |
| Alfonso Ribeiro promotes "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Jennifer welcomes first-grade teacher Sonja White from Desoto, Texas, who went viral after she created a mock trip to Mexico for her students in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. | ||||
| 194 | "Episode 194" | November 6, 2023 | Casey Wilson | |
| Casey Wilson chats about her show "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition." Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, IL, whose nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for Chicago youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods. | ||||
| 195 | "Episode 195" | November 7, 2023 | Deon Cole, Ryan Lochte | |
| Deon Cole discusses his Netflix stand-up special, "The Improv: 60 & Still Standing." 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-year-old Luke Tillman "Pastor Luke," and his parents Catrina and Ezra Tillman, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, who made his first appearance on the show during season one when he went viral for baptizing his Paw Patrol Dog in the bathtub. | ||||
| 196 | "Episode 196" | November 8, 2023 | Ryan Lochte | |
| 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, NY. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow, along with her mom Amanda, from Farmingdale, NJ and her mentor Steph Roach from Phoenix, AZ. Colbie was born 17 weeks premature with cerebral palsy (CP). Steph is an inspirational fitness coach who was also born with CP and is a 6-year cancer survivor. Colbie's mom, Amanda, and Steph met through social media in February 2021 and instantly formed a close bond. | ||||
| 197 | "Episode 197" | November 9, 2023 | John Stamos | |
| John Stamos chats about hismemoir "If You Would Have Told Me." Jennifer spotlights "America's Got Talent" tap dancer Justin Jackson. | ||||
| 198 | "Episode 198" | November 10, 2023 | Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Israel Houghton | |
| Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton stop by to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, TX, who is abest-selling author, speaker, teacher and body language expert. | ||||
| 199 | "Episode 199" | November 13, 2023 | Gabriel Iglesias, Ariana Madix | |
| Gabriel Iglesias promotes his comedy tour "Don't Worry Be Fluffy." Ariana Madix discusses competing on "Dancing With the Stars." Jennifer spotlights 14-year-old singer Reid Wilson from Montgomery, Alabama,who recently started posting singing videos on social media but has already caught the attention of millions. Reid will perform and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 200 | "Episode 200" | November 14, 2023 | Mike Epps, Kyra Epps | |
| Mike and Kyra Epps stop by to discuss their HGTV series, "Buying Back the Block." Jennifer welcomes Cori Salazar and her husband, Zak Salazar, from Mission Viejo, California, who are parents of three children: 4-year-old Juniper, 3-year-old Delaney, and 21-month-old Luna. Last spring, their lives changed when the couple each received a cancer diagnosis just months apart. | ||||
| 201 | "Episode 201" | November 15, 2023 | Mariah Carey | |
| Grammy Award-winning artist, "Queen of Christmas," and icon Mariah Carey stops by as part of the show's "Legends" series. Mariah will discuss her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour. | ||||
| 202 | "Episode 202" | November 16, 2023 | José Andrés | |
| Chef and restaurateur José Andrés promotes his graphic novel, "Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés," and World Central Kitchen. | ||||
| 203 | "Episode 203" | November 17, 2023 | Blake Shelton | |
| Country music superstar Blake Shelton discusses "Barmageddon" and the "Back to the Honky Tonk" tour. Jennifer welcomes 81-year-old Nora Langdon from Detroit, Michigan, a retired real estate broker turned professional powerlifter. | ||||
| 204 | "Episode 204" | November 20, 2023 | Lil Rel Howery, Tara Lipinski | |
| Lil Rel Howery promotes his new movie "Dashing Through the Snow." Olympic gold medalist and world champion Tara Lipinski discusses her podcast "Unexpecting." | ||||
| 205 | "Episode 205" | November 21, 2023 | Adam Sandler | |
| Adam Sandler promotes his new movie "Leo" and the "I Missed You" tour. Jennifer welcomes teacher Alfred "Shivy" Brooks II and his wife Crystal from Atlanta. Alfred went viral after posting a video holding a sign in front of his classroom that read, "Free hug if you need one." Alfred's late son passed in April 2023 at the age of 16 while trying to save four children drowning in a rip current. Since his son's passing, Alfred says it's his duty to redefine who we see young Black males to be, and what it means to show up for young men. Jennifer spotlights viral sensation 8-year-old Ka'Nary "Kanary Yellow" Lynch from Tampa, whose rapping has garnered millions of views online. She's been reposted by numerous celebrities, from Missy Elliott to Viola Davis, and is taking the hip-hop world by storm. She will perform and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 206 | "Episode 206" | November 22, 2023 | Eric McCormack | |
| Eric McCormack promotes "The Other Black Girl." Jennifer welcomes couple and educators Carrie and Brett Yancey, from Southside, Alabama, who are joined by their daughters Savannah, Sydney and Sarakate. The family recently made headlines for a night they will always cherish. On September 29, Brett, who has been fighting advanced esophageal cancer for six years, made the 50-yard walk down Southside High School's football field with his daughter Sarakate, who was crowned this year's homecoming queen. Carrie, Savannah and Sydney were in the stands as their community erupted in cheers. | ||||
| 207 | "Episode 207" | November 27, 2023 | Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Tyla | |
| Da'Vine Joy Randolph promotes her movies "The Holdovers" and "Rustin." Tyla discusses her single "Water." Jennifer welcomes high school senior and future first-generation college student Dana Bolden from Jackson, Mississippi, who recently made headlines for being awarded over $2.2 million in scholarships from more than 50 colleges. Dana feels proud to be able to represent her community and said it is rare to see positive stories coming out of her neighborhood. | ||||
| 208 | "Episode 208" | November 28, 2023 | Henry Winkler | |
| Henry Winkler returns to discuss his book, "Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond." Jennifer welcomes educator Angelique Williams and her 6-year-old student Emora from Cleveland, Ohio. Angelique is the dean of students at East Academy and founder of the nonprofit Let Art Breathe, which helps her students with social-emotional learning through performing arts. Every day at school, Angelique's student Emora asks her "best friend" Angelique if she has found a husband yet. Last month, Emora decided to help Angelique by doing a little prayer at the lunch table. Angelique filmed Emora's prayer and the video has gone viral online. Jennifer welcomes 17-year-old Amber Wilsondebriano from Charleston, South Carolina, who recently made history for being crowned the first Black homecoming queen at her school, Porter-Gaud School. The school is 155 years old and has been doing homecoming court for over 40 years. Amber feels overjoyed to create a legacy that means so much and wants to inspire other young kids to know that anything is possible, regardless of their race. Amber hopes her story of representation shows people that times are changing and that there is hope, positivity, and love everywhere in the world. | ||||
| 209 | "Episode 209" | November 29, 2023 | Ellie Goulding, Nick DiGiovanni, Kristoffer Polaha | |
| Ellie Goulding promotes her new album, "Higher Than Heaven." Nick DiGiovanni promotes his cookbook, "Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook" and his brand Osmo Salt. Kristoffer Polaha discusses the movie"A Biltmore Christmas" and "The Shift." Jennifer welcomes back body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide. | ||||
| 210 | "Episode 210" | November 30, 2023 | Winnie Harlow, Dionne Warwick, Damon Elliott | |
| Winnie Harlow promotes herskin care line, Cay Skin. Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott discuss their song "I Kneel." | ||||
| 211 | "Episode 211" | December 1, 2023 | Dove Cameron | |
| Dove Cameron promotes herdebut album, "Alchemical." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old bug expert Jeremiah Davis and his mom, Taneika Weaver, from Douglasville, Georgia. Jeremiah makes educational TikTok videos about his bug knowledge. Taneika first noticed her son's interest in bugs when he was 3 years old and began educating him on different species. Jeremiah's favorite bugs are spiders and roaches, and he wants to be an entomologist when he grows up. | ||||
| 212 | "Episode 212" | December 4, 2023 | Jeannie Mai, Nick Kyrgios | |
| Jeannie Mai promotes her CBS game show "Raid the Cage." Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses his talk series "Good Trouble." Jennifer welcomes DJ Brian Phoenix from Saco, Maine, whose video of him DJ'ing a wedding went viral with over 9 million views. Brian, who has been a DJ for over 40 years, said he does not fit the typical stereotype of a DJ and people are amused by the fact he uses CDs. Brian hopes this video shows people that you're never too old to live out your passion. | ||||
| 213 | "Episode 213" | December 5, 2023 | Ayesha Curry | |
| Ayesha Curry discusses herskin care line Sweet July Skin. Jennifer welcomes back 11-year-old kid reporter Jeremiah Fennell and his mom, Lorraine Golden. Jeremiah will chat with Jennifer about what he's been up to since he was last on the show. | ||||
| 214 | "Episode 214" | December 6, 2023 | Darius Rucker | |
| Darius Rucker promotes his new album "Carolyn's Boy." | ||||
| 215 | "Episode 215" | December 7, 2023 | Demi Lovato, Ally Brooke, Davido | |
| Demi Lovato promotes her Roku special "A Very Demi Holiday Special." Ally Brooke discusses her Christmas EP "Under the Tree." Grammy-nominated artist Davido will perform a medley of his songs "Feel" and "Unavailable" | ||||
| 216 | "Episode 216" | December 8, 2023 | Matthew McConaughey | |
| Matthew McConaughey discusses his children's book "Just Because" and Pantalones Organic Tequila. Jennifer welcomes It's Bigger Than Us founder Tyrone Nance from Inglewood, California, whose nonprofit, established in 2020, provides solution-based resources to underserved families in South Los Angeles. | ||||
| 217 | "Episode 217" | December 11, 2023 | Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Erika Alexander, Melissa Peterman | |
| The cast of "American Fiction,"including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander stop by. Melissa Peterman promotes theFOX game show "Person, Place, or Thing." | ||||
| 218 | "Episode 218" | December 12, 2023 | Tony Shalhoub | |
| Tony Shalhoub chats about "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie." Jennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan "DJ" Strickland from St. Louis, Missouri, who made headlines for raising money to eliminate school lunch debt for students at his former elementary school through his initiative Team Tech Boy Lunch Heroes. DJ decided to create this initiative after he experienced what it was like not having enough money for school lunch when he was in fourth grade. Jennifer welcomes Adrene "AC" Clemons from Las Vegas, Nevada, an assistant director of the Boys and Girls Club South Nevada (BGCSNV). At 9 months old, AC was badly burned and his parents were told he wouldn't survive 72 hours. After spending two years in intensive care, AC grew up to become a performer and high school sports star. AC began helping children with disabilities to read, write, sing, and dance at BGCSNV, and the clubhouse says, "AC is one of the most inspirational staff members, loved by not only the kids but the staff as well, due to his contagious positive spirit." | ||||
| 218 | "Episode 218" | December 13, 2023 | Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott | |
| "Property Brothers" Drew and Jonathan Scott chat about "Celebrity IOU." Jennifer welcomes superfan 11-year-old Ar'Miah Gilchrist, her parents Mariah and Jamie, and her brothers Jamie, Cayden, and Christian from Prince George, Virginia. A few months after Ar'Miah was born, doctors told Mariah and Jamie that their daughter was blind and had a growth hormone deficiency. Growing up, Ar'Miah experienced everything from bullying at school to getting made fun of in public. To show the world her daughter was capable of anything she set her mind to, Mariah started recording motivational videos capturing Ar'Miah's infectious energy that have gone viral. | ||||
| 219 | "Episode 219" | December 14, 2023 | Janelle Monáe | |
| Janelle Monáe discusses her album"The Age of Pleasure." | ||||
| 219 | "Episode 219" | December 15, 2023 | Oprah Winfrey, Blitz Bazawule, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo | |
| The iconic Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule and the cast of "The Color Purple", including Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins and Colman Domingo are set to appear on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for an exclusive cast talk show appearance airing on Friday, December 15. The new musical adaptation of "The Color Purple" will open in theaters on December 25. | ||||
| 220 | "Episode 220" | December 22, 2023 | Jason Momoa, Raul Midón | |
| Jason Momoa promotes his new film "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom". Jennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón from Laurel, MD. Originally from New Mexico, Raul was blinded at birth by an incubator after being born prematurely. He studied jazz at the University of Miami, and after college, he performed as a background vocalist for many renowned Latin artists. He went on to have a successful music career, working with industry legends like Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, and Sting. Jennifer welcomes coach and superfan Treena Moore from Baltimore, MD, who was surprised recently during with the show's first-ever "Knock Star" school visit! Jennifer had surprised Treena and the step team of Harlem Park Elementary-Middle School earlier this year. | ||||
| 221 | "Episode 221" | January 2, 2024 | Kumail Nanjiani, Teddy Swims | |
| Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new film "Migration." Teddy Swims performs his hit song "Lose Control" from his debut album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 1." | ||||
| 222 | "Episode 222" | January 3, 2024 | Tia Mowry | |
| Tia Mowry discusses her new cooking series "Not Like Mama" and her hair care line, 4U by Tia. Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, LA, who will be providing motivation to start the new year. Jennifer welcomes Shundrika Houston and her husband, Edward, from Houston, TX, for a Zoom gender reveal. Shundrika wrote to the show, saying this pregnancy was a surprise and they were shocked to learn they are expecting twins due in May! Shundrika and Edward are already parents to two boys, Garrison and Gavin, and they can't wait to become a family of six. | ||||
| 223 | "Episode 223" | January 4, 2024 | Howie Mandel | |
| Howie Mandel returns to the show to discuss"AGT: Fantasy League" and "Deal Or No Deal." | ||||
| 224 | "Episode 224" | January 5, 2024 | Roy Wood Jr., Joshua Weissman | |
| Roy Wood Jr. promotes his comedy tour, "America: For The Last Time." Chef and digital personality Joshua Weissman discusses his cookbook "Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste" and does a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes the Labastida Twins, 11-year-old Bryce and11-year-old Matt from Orange County, CA, who have gained a large following online with their dancing videos. They each say that having a twin brother has encouraged them to face their fears and not care what people think; they hope to inspire other kids to do the same. | ||||
| 225 | "Episode 225" | January 8, 2024 | Mario López | |
| Mario Lopez promotes his hosting duties on "Access". Jennifer welcomes back content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about dating in the new year and New Year's resolutions. | ||||
| 226 | "Episode 226" | January 9, 2024 | Garcelle Beauvais | |
| Garcelle Beauvais discusses "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". Jennifer spotlights country-singing trio Remember Monday from London, U.K. The group is composed of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, who originally found fame in the quarterfinals of "The Voice U.K." (2019) as part of Team JHud. They will perform and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 227 | "Episode 227" | January 10, 2024 | Jerry O'Connell | |
| Jerry O'Connell promotes his game show "Pictionary". Jennifer welcomes Kelly Flowers from Dallas, TX, the founder of non-profit Women Leading Technology, which focuses on bringing diversity and equity into the tech space through programs for young girls. As a woman in tech, Kelly was often the only woman and the only person of color on her team. In 2018, Kelly started a LinkedIn Group where she invited other women working in tech to connect and figure out ways to get more women interested in the space. Today, Women Leading Technology is an official non-profit that she calls a "technology sorority". Jennifer welcomes 84-year-old skydiver Kim Emmons Knor from Denver, CO. She knew at age five that she wanted to one day jump out of a plane after her uncle returned home from World War II with a military parachute. Years later, she was one of only two women who competed against men in the U.S. team tryouts in 1961, and in 1962 she made history as a member of the first Women's Parachute Team, winning gold at the 6th World Parachuting Championships. She has completed over 600 jumps and is currently in pursuit of earning her Gold Wings for 1,000 jumps. | ||||
| 228 | "Episode 228" | January 11, 2024 | Rich Paul, Saint Harison | |
| Rich Paul promotes his book "Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds". Saint Harison performs his hit song "Ego Talkin." Jennifer welcomes six-year-old Nathan Katcher and his mother, Rachel, from St. Louis, MO. Nathan has been making headlines for his ability to solve long-equation math problems. Rachel started posting his videos on TikTok to share Nathan's love for math with the world. Nathan has always been fascinated by numbers and by age four, he was counting to 6,000. Nathan solves all math problems in his head and hopes to be a math scientist when he gets older. | ||||
| 229 | "Episode 229" | January 12, 2024 | Molly Sims, Arianna Choi, J. Ivy | |
| Molly Sims discusses her skincare line YSE Beauty and her podcast "Lipstick on the Rim." Jennifer welcomes Olympic fencer Arianna Choi from Orlando, FL, who is the top-ranked 9-year-old fencer in the USA. She won her first tournament within one week of learning to fence and has never looked back. Winning six gold medals in her first year of fencing, she added another 16 tournament wins at the end of her second year. Arianna will chat and teach Jennifer how to fence. Interview and performance by Grammy-winning poet J. IVY (album "The Light Inside"). He will perform spoken word with his wife, Tarrey Torae. J. Ivy was the first poet since Dr. Maya Angelou to win a Grammy. | ||||
| 230 | "Episode 230" | January 15, 2024 | Kaley Cuoco | |
| Kaley Cuoco discusses her film "Role Play" and her pet line Oh Norman! Jennifer welcomes Arlene Felder from Burlington, New Jersey, who is the founder of Glassy Brown Cookies. After 15 years as a social worker, Arlene took a leap of faith and pursued her passion and now has two storefronts, ships nationwide, and leads cookie classes. She still loves giving back and supports her community by offering free consultations to small business owners and hosting free cookie classes for youth. | ||||
| 231 | "Episode 231" | January 16, 2024 | Craig Robinson, Shanola Hampton | |
| Craig Robinson promotes his Peacock comedy series "Killing It." Shanola Hampton discusses her NBC drama series"Found." Jennifer will spotlight singer Gabriel Henrique from Brazil, who was recently made it to the Top 3 on Season 18 of "America's Got Talent." He will perform and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 231 | "Episode 231" | January 17, 2024 | Reggie Watts | |
| Reggie Watts discusses his book "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again." Jennifer welcomes closet therapist Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, California, who is a biologist-turned-pro closet organizer and declutter expert. Having spent the last 10 years in the closets of celebrities, executives, and entrepreneurs, her inner researcher has continued to study people and the effects their home environments have on them. Shaniece's goal is to curate aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces that allow clients more time to live their lives. | ||||
| 232 | "Episode 232" | January 18, 2024 | Lilly Singh | |
| Lilly Singh discusses her children's animated series "The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island." Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is abest-selling author, speaker, teacher, and body language expert. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide. Jennifer welcomes finance expert Ramit Sethi (podcast, "I Will Teach You to Be Rich.") | ||||
| 233 | "Episode 233" | January 19, 2024 | Heidi Klum | |
| Heidi Klum promotes"America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes animal communicator Nikki Vasconez from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Nikki is an attorney-turned-animal communicator who offers her clients readings with their pets and teaches them how to have two-way conversations with animals. Nikki will chat and do a reading with Jennifer. | ||||
| 234 | "Episode 234" | January 22, 2024 | Common | |
| Common promotes his new book, "And Then We Rise." Jennifer welcomes Tiffany Miranda from Los Angeles, CA, who is the founder of Girls Make Beats. The nonprofit organization empowers young girls in underserved communities to become music producers, DJs, and audio engineers. Tiffany's goal is to bridge the gender inequality gap in music production and give young women access to life-changing opportunities. | ||||
| 235 | "Episode 235" | January 23, 2024 | Anthony Anderson, Doris Bowman | |
| Anthony Anderson and Doris Bowman promote their game show "We Are Family." Jennifer welcomes back Leanne Zapanta, and her husband, Raz, from Mission Hills, CA. Leanne and Raz visited the show last season when we surprised Leanne's bridal party during the show and gifted the couple a honeymoon. Since then, Leanne and Raz got married and went on their honeymoon. Leanne and Raz will chat with Jennifer and will give her a life update. | ||||
| 236 | "Episode 236" | January 24, 2024 | Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton, Joel Kim Booster | |
| Paris Hilton promotes "Paris In Love" and her podcast, "Trapped In Treatment." Paris is joined by her mother Kathy Hilton. Joel Kim Booster discusses his Freeform series "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out." Jennifer welcomes Dr. Kwane Stewart from San Diego, CA, who is known as "The Street Vet." Dr. Kwane is a veterinarian who has quietly volunteered his time walking the city streets of California and given free veterinary services to the pets of unhoused people. In 2020, Dr. Kwane founded the nonprofit "Project Street Vet" to expand this important work and provide more support to those in need. Dr. Kwane was recently named CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year. | ||||
| 237 | "Episode 237" | January 25, 2024 | Mel B | |
| Mel B discusses "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes celebrity chef Lorenzo Espada, aka "Eat with Zo," from Charlotte, NC, who is best recognized for posting popular cooking tutorials online. Growing up, Zo's parents always found a way to make something out of nothing and that family motto stuck with him. Zo started cooking in college, selling hot plates to students and locals to make ends meet. Now he's a sought-after chef and specializes in creating traditional classics with a twist. Zo will perform a cooking demo and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 238 | "Episode 238" | January 26, 2024 | Snoop Dogg | |
| Snoop Dogg discusses his new movie "The Underdoggs." Jennifer welcomes back etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, NY, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program. Through her books, courses, and social media, Myka provides a wide variety of modern tips, tricks, and resources on etiquette. Myka will chat with Jennifer and demonstrate table etiquette. Jennifer welcomes Ryan Peter Murphy and Bradley Rittmann from Boston, MA, both who are students at the Berklee College of Music. They gained popularity online by busking on the streets and in the parks of Boston. Jennifer recently surprised them when she visited Boston to host the city's official tree lighting ceremony. They will perform and chat with Jennifer. | ||||
| 239 | "Episode 239" | January 29, 2024 | Charlie Wilson | |
| Charlie Wilson promotes his new single "Superman." Jennifer welcomes community activist Devine Carama from Lexington, Kentucky, who is a motivational speaker and runs the nonprofit ONE Lexington. The nonprofit group helps address and prevent crime among youth in Devine's community. Devine recently went viral for teaching his mentoring class of young boys about emotional intelligence and says he sees himself in many of the young kids and families he helps. He was once a struggling single father and now uses his experience to mentor kids and young adults. | ||||
| 240 | "Episode 240" | January 30, 2024 | Anthony Hamilton | |
| Singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton stops by. | ||||
| 241 | "Episode 241" | January 31, 2024 | Joey Graziadei, Harvey Mason Jr., Derek Fisher | |
| The Bachelor Joey Graziadei comes by. CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. promotes the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Former Los Angeles Laker and five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher stops by. | ||||
| 242 | "Episode 242" | February 1, 2024 | D-Nice | |
| DJ, actor, and producer D-Nice joins Jennifer on the show. | ||||
| 243 | "Episode 243" | February 2, 2024 | Kylie Minogue | |
| Pop icon Kylie Minogue stops by the show. | ||||
| 244 | "Episode 244" | February 5, 2024 | Rev Run | |
| Rev Run promotes "Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story." Jennifer welcomes Los Angeles Room & Board founder Sam Prater from Los Angeles, California, whose organization helps ensure students can complete their college degrees without food and housing insecurities. The organization consists of four locations in the city that create a safe living space for 190 students each year. Originally from Detroit, Sam dropped out of high school and struggled to become independent. He later went on to earn a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. His dream is to end homelessness in the city. | ||||
| 245 | "Episode 245" | February 6, 2024 | Chrissy Teigen | |
| Chrissy Teigen discusses "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out" and her baking brand Cravings by Chrissy Teigen. | ||||
| 246 | "Episode 246" | February 7, 2024 | Beth Behrs, David Guetta | |
| Beth Behrs promotes her CBS comedy series "The Neighborhood." David Guetta discusses his new single, "When We Were Young," featuring Kim Petras. | ||||
| 247 | "Episode 247" | February 8, 2024 | Monica, Black Pumas | |
| Grammy-winning R&B singer Monica stops by! Black Pumas will perform their latest single "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" from their album "Chronicles of a Diamond." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old preschool student Summer and her parents Marvin and Janyl, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summer is an aspiring surgeon and loves talking about bones, surgical procedures, and anything related to the medical field. She is known online for her dinnertime conversations with her dad, Dr. Marvin Smith (an orthopedic surgeon), where she asks him about the surgeries he performed that day. | ||||
| 248 | "Episode 248" | February 9, 2024 | Babyface | |
| Jennifer Hudson gets ready for the Big Game! Musical artist Babyface promotes his album "Girls Night Out." | ||||
| 249 | "Episode 249" | February 12, 2024 | Donald Faison, Bobby Berk | |
| Donald Faison promotes his comedy series "Extended Family." Bobby Berk discusses the new season of "Queer Eye" and his Tri Pointe Homes partnership. | ||||
| 250 | "Episode 250" | February 13, 2024 | Sarah Silverman | |
| Sarah Silverman promotes "Stupid Pet Tricks." Basketball coach "Lethal Shooter" Chris Matthews preps Jennifer for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Jennifer welcomes Amber Kemp-Gerstel from Miami, Florida, who is a child psychologist turned full-time crafter. She says her "doable-DIY" approach takes away the complication, intimidation, and frustration of crafting and gives you all the info you need to jump headfirst into the DIY life. Amber will do a Valentine's Day-themed crafting demo. | ||||
| 251 | "Episode 251" | February 14, 2024 | Coco Jones | |
| Coco Jones stops by the show for a special Valentine's Day Celebration. Astrologer Jennifer Freed, author of the book "A Map to Your Soul," offers a Valentine's Day astrology demo. | ||||
| 252 | "Episode 252" | February 15, 2024 | Gina Torres, Lil Mike | |
| Gina Torres promotes her show "9-1-1: Lone Star." Jennifer welcomes back 5-year-old Lil Mike and his dad, Mike Jones, from Williamsburg, Virginia, who first appeared earlier in the season. Lil Mike showed off his basketball skills and was surprised by Shaq and received tickets to his first NBA game. Since then, he has started learning new skills, and Mike says people still recognize him from being on the show. Lil Mike will help prepare Jennifer to play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. | ||||
Reception edit
Critical reception edit
In a review of her first week of shows, Daniel D'Addario of Variety felt that the aim of The Jennifer Hudson Show was "vague" in comparison to its competitors (such as The Kelly Clarkson Show) and "[steered] clear not merely of politics or of Hudson's innermost personal life, which would be completely expected, but from any tension or interest as well". It was also felt that Hudson's interviewing style lacked momentum, arguing that "guests often end up steering the conversation more than they usually might, while Hudson praises them for being sharp or funny without following up with questions."[19]
Coleman Spilde of The Daily Beast was more positive, describing the first week of shows as being "a pleasant surprise that was as amusing as it was gratifying", and praising Hudson for having a "calming effervescence" comparable to Kelly Ripa and Wendy Williams. He observed that Hudson's "constant and sometimes bewildering level of thanks to the people around her, the industry, and God is ever-present", and that "even when it was a little shaky getting its sea legs, Hudson held it together and kept the pace like the consummate professional she is."[20]
Ratings edit
Overall edit
| Season | Timeslot (ET) | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | TV season | Viewership rank | Avg. viewers (millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Viewers (millions) | Date | Viewers (millions) | ||||||
| 1 | Monday–Friday (04:00 PM) | TBA | September 12, 2022 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 2022–23 | TBD | TBD |
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | People's Choice Awards | Daytime Talk Show of 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Nominated | [21] |
2023 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special) | Jennifer Hudson | Won | [22] |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode | Episode: "David Archuleta" | Nominated | [23] | |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show[a] | Nominated | [24][25] | |
| Outstanding Promotional Announcement | "EGOT, Hope, and Joy, and Magic"[b] | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Costume Design/Styling | Verneccia Étienne, Jacey Stamler, Tiffany McPherson, Layla Witmer | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup | Albert Morrison, Adam Burrell, Robear Landeros, Marie-Flore Beaubien | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Technical Direction, Camera Work, Video | JD Orozco, Jay Alarcon, Forrest "Chip" Fraser, Jeremy Freeman, Nate Payton, Paul Wileman, Chuck Reilly, Charles Silas | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing | Mike Stock, Liz Cabral, Tig Moore, Josue Pena, Philip A. Gebhardt, Marilyn Loud, Ron Thompson | Won | |||
2024 | People's Choice Awards | The Daytime Talk Show | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Pending | |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode | Episode: "Jennifer Hudson surprises HIV Activist with $10,000" | Pending | ||
| 55th NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Pending |
Notes edit
- ^ Recipients: Mary Connelly, Jennifer Hudson, Lisa Kasteler, Andy Lassner, Graehme Morphy, Corey Palent, Walter Williams III, Shani Black, Meredith Fox, Ian Barr, Claudia Gharibian, Michelle Salemi Barr, Jake Bunger, Sully Contreras Bloch, Alexandra Cooley, Gil Rief, Carly Lopez, Drue Madrid, Keetin Marchi, Corey Morris, Bianca Roybal, Na'm Samal, Court Silas, Britton Lynch, Matthew Wright
- ^ Recipients: Lon Moeller, Jackie Stubbs, Asheley Hu Roe, Mandy Mullarkey, Emma Seltz, Stevie Udovicic, Raz Loback, Karen Miller, Jasmine Walker, Ryan Moore, Paul Brodie, Gary Lister, Robert Rodriguez, Celia Hubbard Ryan, Marek Szaniawski, Amir Thomas-Reed, Laura Cryan, Caitlin Vetere, Evan Adelsberg, Cory Lewis, Franklin Retena, Adam Cravens, Miriam Hughes, Walker Lere, Brad Oberholtzer, David Whiteside, Brad Henson, Joe Barry, Misha Bermele, Jim Jones, Joe Quinto, Chris Burgess, David Schlesinger, Johnny Wong, Jena Holtzer, Giovanni Rodriguez, Art Perez, Blake Lattanzio, Calvin Lo, Tania Duse, Luna Stohler, Andrew Zamora
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External links edit
- Official website
- The Jennifer Hudson Show at IMDb