Wilson Chapman editorHot off the heels of becoming an EGOT, Jennifer Hudson is taking her talents to daytime — and now, Variety has the first look at her upcoming talk show, which debuts this fall.Set to premiere on Sept.
12, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is a daily, hourlong syndicated talk show, hosted by the Grammy-winning musician and Oscar-winning actor.
Hailing from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television and Telepictures, the series comes from many of the producers behind the mega-hit “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”Hudson hasn’t said much about her talk show yet, but in the first promo for the series, the “American Idol” alum teases what to expect and gives viewers a first glimpse at her new set and live studio audience.
In the footage, Hudson is also seen singing, meaning she’ll likely infuse musical performances into her show. “Nothing makes me happier than to see everybody shine and know that they have a light within them.
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