Jennifer Hudson reassures talk show guests they are 'safe'

Jennifer Hudson makes her talk show host debut where it all began by reuniting with former American Idol judge Simon Cowell on her premiere episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show.

Fans of Jennifer Hudson will be experiencing a whole new side of the EGOT winner come Monday when she makes her debut as host of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”.

Jennifer Hudson is "still processing" her newfound EGOT status. The Dreamgirls star has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award - earning her the coveted "EGOT" status. First winning an Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls, then two Grammys - one for her self-titled album - and an Emmy for Baba Yaga, Jennifer won her first Tony Award for A Strange Loop in June.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Jennifer Hudson didn’t win “American Idol” 18 years ago — she came in seventh place. But it didn’t matter: She was soon destined for a tremendous, award-winning career. The superstar became the first and only “Idol” alum to win an acting Oscar, nabbing the best supporting actress trophy in 2007 for her stellar turn in “Dreamgirls.” Fast-forward to 2022 and Hudson is now an EGOT, having also won a Tony Award, Grammy and Daytime Emmy along the way. Now, she’s adding another credit to her lengthy resume: talk show host. Hudson will debut “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on Sept. 12, which also happens to be the star’s birthday. But why a talk show?

Simon Cowell is vouching for Harry Styles.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Sherri Shepherd will debut her own talk show next week. It’s a job she’s been preparing for her entire life — long before she was a co-host on “The View.” “It’s something that I used to dream about when I was a little girl. I would line up my Teddy bears with my Barbie dolls and I have a toilet paper roll and I would put them on chairs,” Shepherd tells Variety. Growing up, Shepherd would watch “The Phil Donahue Show” and Dinah Shore’s syndicated daytime talker with her grandmother. Later in life, she looked at Oprah and Sally Jessy Raphael as chat show inspirations. Now, she’s hoping to have a similar effect on her own viewers.

The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episode.The members of the all-female Lebanese dance group screamed and hugged each other when they learned they were moving on at the end of the one-hour show on NBC.'I am not surprised that this is happening because these girls have done such an amazing job,' said Sofia Vergara, 50, who used her Golden Buzzer on the group. Dynamic dancers: The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episodeThe Mayyas thanked Sofia and everyone who voted for them for their support.Kristy, 36, from Ballarat, Australia, started crying when she learned she was advancing to the finals.

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity," but didn't disclose any further details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas as well while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. 'America's Got Talent' judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday.

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity" but didn't disclose any details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel also expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. "America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday.

Simon Cowell — together with Magic Johnson, Hannah Waddingham and Viola Davis — will help Jennifer Hudson launch her eponymous talk show.

Kelly Clarkson is opening up about her daytime reign.

“America’s Got Talent” dance group the Mayyas awed the judges and audience during Tuesday night’s semifinals.

This is a pole-dancing act you won’t mind watching with your parents.

Kelly Clarkson is living for a moment like this. The 40-year-old superstar recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her historic win while gearing up for the fourth season of her eponymous talk show. On Sept.

Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 49-year-old model — who was joined by fellow judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel — donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems.She added a pair of skintight black pants, and she walked in matching high heels.  Fashionable: Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on TuesdayKlum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back, and she wore bangs in the front.  Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodel. The 62-year-old former American Idol judge wore his trademark charcoal gray t-shirt and black jeans.  Flowery: The 49-year-old model donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems Blonde: Klum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back Letting her hair down: She wore her bangs down in the front Down the red carpet: Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodelHe walked in stylish brown loafers and shot onlookers a small smile with his arms crossed. The 66-year-old Mandel donned a black shirt underneath a matching blazer.

Oprah Winfrey has inspired Jennifer Hudson's new talk show. The 40-year-old singer is launching her eponymous TV talk show on September 12, and Jennifer has admitted to looking to Oprah for inspiration. She shared: "You know, Oprah's it.

Sofia Vergara hugged the members of the Mayyas, an all-female Lebanese dance group, after they performed on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent.The 50-year-old judge ran up onto the stage to embrace the group after they performed last during the two-hour episode on NBC. 'Thirty-six women dancing as one,' said Sofia of her Golden Buzzer pick. 'It's magic.' Dance group: Sofia Vergara hugged the members of the Mayyas, an all-female Lebanese dance group, after they performed on Tuesday's episode of America's Got TalentThe mesmerizing dance act wowed Sofia and the other judges as they all gave them a standing ovation along with the audience.'This is a performance that changes the world,' Simon Cowell, 62, said.

Heidi Klum took a walk on the wild side as she wore a leopard print ensemble on Tuesday to the America's Got Talent taping in Pasadena, California.The 49-year-old AGT judge was a sheer delight in the short-sleeved dress that featured a see-through black skirt.Heidi completed her look with leopard-print heels and accessorized with matching animal print sunglasses. Wild outfit: Heidi Klum took a walk on the wild side as she wore a leopard print ensemble on Tuesday to the America's Got Talent taping in Pasadena, CaliforniaShe also carried a large leopard print dress as she arrived for the AGT taping.Heidi had her long blonde hair down around her shoulders and smiled as she acknowledged her fans.

Jennifer Hudson is ready to add a new title to her long list of accomplishments — daytime talk show host. The 40-year-old will officially make her pivot to host when her eponymous show debuts on Sept.