The Jennifer Hudson Show

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The Jennifer Hudson Show
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GenreTalk show
Created byJennifer Hudson
Presented byJennifer Hudson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes28
Production
Executive producers
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Shani Black
  • Mary Connelly
  • Lisa Kasteler Calio
  • Andy Lassner
  • Corey Palent
  • Walter Williams III
Production locationLos Angeles, California
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companiesJHud Productions
Telepictures
Warner Bros. Television
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkSyndication
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Original releaseSeptember 12, 2022 (2022-09-12) –
present (present)

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.

Background[]

In November 2021, Deadline reported that Warner Bros. was in discussions with local station groups for a potential new daytime talk show after The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended. Later on, Warner Bros. announced the daytime talk show would launch in the fall of 2022 and would be hosted by Jennifer Hudson; with Fox Television Stations and Hearst Television as its lead carriers.[1]

The Jennifer Hudson Show premiered on September 12, 2022 (which was also Hudson's 41st birthday);[2] notable guests during its first week of shows included Simon Cowell, Mickey Guyton, Hannah Waddingham, and Viola Davis.[3]

Production[]

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.[4] It is similarly filmed at Stage 1 at Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, with parts of the existing Ellen set having been reused and/or modified.[5][6]

Episodes[]

On the debut episode, Hudson welcomed and reunited its first guest of the show, former American Idol judge, Simon Cowell.[7][8] 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".[9]

Season One[]

No.TitleOriginal release dateGuest(s)
1"Episode 1"September 12, 2022 (2022-09-12)Simon Cowell
Jennifer Hudson starts her new gig as a talk show host, and chats with Simon Cowell, a former American Idol judge.
2"Episode 2"September 13, 2022 (2022-09-13)Magic Johnson & Mickey Guyton
Jennifer Hudson chats with Magic Johnson, an NBA player, with Mickey Guyton, a Grammy nominated solo country singer.
3"Episode 3"September 14, 2022 (2022-09-14)Yvonne Orji
Jennifer Hudson chats with Yvonne Orji, an Emmy Award-nominated actress and comedian.
4"Episode 4"September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)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 (2022-09-16)Viola Davis
Jennifer Hudson chats with Viola Davis about her new upcoming film, The Woman King.
6"Episode 6"September 19, 2022 (2022-09-19)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 (2022-09-20)Sheryl Lee Ralph
Jennifer Hudson chats with Sheryl Lee Ralph about the upcoming second season of Abbott Elementary.

Reception[]

Critical reception[]

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."[10]

Ratings[]

Overall[]

Viewership and ratings per season of The Jennifer Hudson Show
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 (2022-09-12) TBA TBA TBA 2022–23 TBD TBD

References[]

  1. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (March 2, 2022). "Jennifer Hudson Daytime Talk Show Lands At Fox Television Stations". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Coleman, Yasmine (June 17, 2022). "From Dreamgirl to Daytime! Find Out When You Can Catch Jennifer Hudson's Brand New Talk Show". Parade. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Rice, Lynette (September 7, 2022). "'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Releases Week One Guest Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 16, 2022). "Jennifer Hudson's Talk Show Set to Launch in September With 'Ellen' Producing Team". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Alexander, Bryan. "Jennifer Hudson on her biggest talk-show challenges, and how she 'Jennifer-ized' the 'Ellen' set". USA Today. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  6. ^ "'Jennifer Hudson' retools 'Ellen' set pieces, creating inconsistent look". NewscastStudio. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Goldstein, Joelle (September 2, 2022). "American Idol Reunion! Jennifer Hudson to Welcome Simon Cowell as First Guest of Her New Talk Show". People. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Alexander, Bryan (September 12, 2022). "Jennifer Hudson on her biggest talk-show challenges, and how she 'Jennifer-ized' the 'Ellen' set". USA Today. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "NBA legend Magic Johnson, Mickey Guyton performs on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Tuesday". WTVR-TV. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  10. ^ D'Addario, Daniel (September 16, 2022). "'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Relies on Persona, Not Personality: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved September 19, 2022.

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