We can’t forget the unfortunate moment Jennifer Hudson got booted out of American Idol prematurely, to the shock of many fans rooting for her nationwide. Hudson is finally talking about the moment almost two decades later with Paula Abdul, who was on the panel of judges that night.
Keep reading for the details.
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Paula Abdul On Jennifer Hudson Talk Show
Abdul becomes the third American Idol’s OG judging panel to appear on Hudson’s talk show. The singer welcomed her with open arms on Friday, a few months after Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell graced the show.
The End Justifies The Means
The 60-year-old told the Think Like A Man singer she didn’t need to win the talent show, considering how successful her career turned out. It’s no doubt that Hudson was always meant to be a star.
How Did Hudson Fare On The Show
The talented singer took seventh place in the competition in 2004 after an unexpected elimination when she landed in the bottom three with LaToya London and Fantasia Barrino, who went on to win the show.
Relieving The Night
Abdul revealed people still come up to talk to her about the night .
Words Of Encouragement To Hudson
Even though she was shocked by the elimination, she dropped some golden words of encouragement for Hudson then.
A Grateful Soul
The 41-year-old then extended her hands and grabbed Abdul’s in acknowledgment of her kind words, “Thank you for that encouragement you was always giving me, I appreciate it so much.”
EGOT Baby!
Hudson took “win” literally as she recently became the first and only (yet) Idol alum to reach EGOT status after she bagged a Tony Award in 2022 for producing A Strange Loop .
Randy Jackson Appeared On The Show
Jackson appeared on the show back in September 2022 and shared in Abdul’s reservation as he reminisced about their first encounter at the American Idol audition in Atlanta 18 years ago.
Voice Of An Angel
Jackson thanked Hudson profusely for sharing her powerful voice with the world through the show.
A Shared Background
The judge also referenced their shared church background.
Resilience And Perseverance
Jackson praised the actress and singer for her determination even after taking seventh place in season 3 of the singing competition.
Filled With Pride
Jackson didn’t fail to tell the host how proud he has always been.
Here Comes Simon Cowell
Veteran judge and showbiz expert Simon Cowell was present during Hudson’s talk show premiere, and the 63-year-old linked American Idol’s resounding success to talents like Hudson.
The Three Secrets Of Success
He praised her talent, determination, and real personality, keeping viewers on their screens.
Wrong Song
Cowell blamed her exit on the song choice. Hudson sang Barry Manilow’s 1976 single Weekend in New England.
Hudson Wouldn’t Change A Thing
The 41-year-old stated that she wouldn’t change her choice for the night because it helped her build confidence for her Oscar-winning role as Effie White in Dreamgirls.
Content And Thankful
Hudson was glad for the opportunity the show gave her as an artist despite the elimination.
Not Giving Up
She continued
‘Jennifer Hudson Show’
The show launched in 2022 is an hour-long, five-days-a-week talk-variety show.
