Simon Cowell Talks Jennifer Hudson's American Idol Offers may be subject to change without notice. '", Cowell appeared during the show's premiere, in which the 63-year-old attributed the show's success to contestants like Hudson, noting that her "combination of talent, determination, and real personality" drove viewers to tune in. Appearing onthe premiere ofJennifer Hudson's eponymous talk showSept. 12 as her very first guest, the former American Idol judge wasted no time getting into the host's 2004 elimination from the singing competition. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. "It wasn't me. I go, Shoot, theyre gonna forget about me. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. No, but its other songs before that that I wouldve changed, Hudson said. You grew up in the church, probably in the hood too. And you did. And I don't know when, I don't know how, but I will sing my way to it.' Jennifer Hudson, Tom Hanks Outraged Over Pia Toscanos Idol Elimination. Be an audience member for a taping of Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, Entertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletter, Simon Cowell and Jennifer Hudson unpack her, Watch Katy Perry break down during school shooting survivor's. American Idol type TV Show network genre Reality It's been almost 20 years since then-aspiring singer and now EGOT winner! I remember thinking, 'This is not a great song.' (She previously won an Academy Award for portraying Effie White in 2006s Dreamgirls, and has taken home two different Grammys over the years.).
American Idol How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Barry Manilow actually helped Hudson out in a big way. I always knew how determined you were, and you were funny and you took it with grace. Simon arrived onstage with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for JHud, and even got a little emotional as they enjoyed a reunion in front of the studio audience.
Jennifer Hudson 'didn't need to win American Idol' WebJennifer Hudson's Top 7 performance on American Idol 3 for Barry Manilow night that got her unjustly eliminated. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. says the actress. A standout all season long, it was a giant shock when she was eliminated during Top 7 week. All rights reserved. Jennifer Hudson Hopes Fans 'Discover Their Superpower' While Watching New Talk Show, Simon Cowell Was Once Offered His Own Talk Show But He Backed Out: 'Literally Couldn't Do' It, Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson Worried 'Smash' Duet Was a 'Terrible Song' but 'We Had a Little Fun', Jennifer Hudson and John Legend Duet 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' for Her Talk Show's 100th Episode, Jennifer Hudson Tears Up Announcing Her Talk Show's Season 2 Renewal: 'Greatest Joys of My Career'. The Jennifer Hudson Showairs weekdays in syndication. During their conversation, Hudson asked for his perspective on things from the night she got booted from the competition. This competition may be over, but your passion isnt, your love and your drive isnt., Despite the elimination and coming in seventh, that didnt stop Hudson from continuing her career.
Watch Abdul and Hudson discuss Idol and the trickiness of working with Cowell in the clip above. The 62-year-old During their conversation, the duo recalled the competitions third season in 2004, in which Hudson placed seventh. Cowell then shared his perspective on that night when Hudson didnt make it to the next round in the singing competition. I always thought that about you. "It was not a great song. The judge said it might have been due to the Barry Manilows Weekend In New England theme. On the debut episode, Cowell also asked Hudson about her Idol elimination, wondering, "Would you have changed the song or would you have kept things as they were?" Hold the line, hold the line! 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. I always knew how determined you were. "And then once I was, I was like, 'You know what? "Remember, I said, 'Sometimes the people that need to win, win. She enjoys rocking a stylish outfit, a good cup of coffee, traveling and the soulful sounds of the Backstreet Boys. "You kind of got it, I always thought that about it. Paula Abdul is revealing the words of encouragement she shared with Jennifer Hudson back when JHud was eliminated during American Idol.. You were funny and you took it with grace because you kind of got it. The singer and actor would go on to win a best supporting actress Academy Award in 2007 for her role in Dreamgirls., Most recently, she became the 17th person to win an EGOT this year after winning a Tony Award for producing the Broadway showA Strange Loop.. Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul reunites with former contestant Jennifer Hudson, Paula Abdul says people still confront her about Jennifer Hudson's. Music September 12, 2022. Too often people give up and think that's the end of the road and I said, 'No, I'll be back. Sign up for TV Scoop. ", "Wasn't me!" However, while the song cost Hudson the American Idol a higher place in the competition, she has no regrets. Just two years after her elimination, the Chicago native made her film acting debut as Effie White in the film adaptation of Dreamgirls, winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for the part (and making history as the youngest African American to win in a competitive acting category). There were few songs in the beginning, that I was like, 'I don't think that represents my artistry.' ", "By the time I was eliminated, I feltlike I got an opportunity to display who I was as an artist, so I was OKwith being eliminated," she added. Simon Cowell is flipping the script on Jennifer Hudson! Stars respond to singer getting voted off 'American Idol' last night. Abdul isn't the only former judge who has visited Hudson, now a two-time Grammy winner, on her daytime television show to discuss their Idol connection. Courtesy Photo. "I remember interviewing you after, when I was on Entertainment Tonight, and I said, 'You know, I have a feeling some amazing things are going to happen to you,'" she said. She showed off her trophy on her Instagram, alongside her Emmy, two Grammys and Oscar. Jennifer Hudson revealed on her new talk show to guest Simon Cowell that the song that got her eliminated from American Idol led to her landing Dreamgirls. And I hope you feel my heart.". Check out more amazing moments with the judges and contestants from "American Idol" on "The Jennifer Hudson Show". And the people that don't need to win end up winning big-time.'
", She went on to stand by "Weekend in New England," explaining she likely wouldn't have gotten Dreamgirls without it because Manilow arranged the song for her in a similar way to the musical's signature tune, "And I Am Telling You. And I kept that goal in mind and I didn't give up.". Approaching the topic of stupid Barry Manilow week when a 22-year-old Jennifer sang Weekend in New England Simon said he wasnt to blame for the theme that week. Jennifer Hudson welcomed Paula Abdul to her eponymous talk show on Friday (March 3) to look back on their time together on season three of American Idol. "Who chose stupid Barry Manilow Week? You were funny and you took it with grace because you kind of got it. "It was the combination of talent, determination and real personality, and even though we had that kind of banter, you and I, it was always that I always knew how determined you were and you were funny and you took it with grace," he said. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, The Jennifer Hudson Show Producer Promises Music Just Not How You Might Expect. A standout all season long, it was a giant shock I mean, that was a moment," Abdul said. And the people that dont need to win end up winning big time. And you did., Abdul may or may not have psychic powers, considering Hudson has gone on to become the first and so far only Idol alum to reach EGOT status following her 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding interactive media for a daytime program, and 2022 Tony Award as a producer of A Strange Loop. According to Cowell, 62, poor song choice may have led to Hudson's demise on the show. You know what I mean? "I appreciate it so much.". According to Paula, she got up with her group, and was eliminated before even getting a chance to dance. "'Member, I said, 'People that need to win, win. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, What Paula Abdul Told Jennifer Hudson After Her American Idol Elimination. ", Hudson then reached out and held Abdul's hands. By Liz Calvario. ', Jennifer Hudson on Her Talk Show, EGOT Win and Facing Fears Head On: 'You Will Always See Me Try', Blake Shelton Surprised Jennifer Hudson's Son with a Goat for Christmas a Few Years Ago, Watch Jennifer Hudson Sing 'Dreamgirls' Duet with 'Glee' Alum Amber Riley, Jennifer Hudson Wants This Grammy Winner to Appear on Her Talk Show: 'That Would Be Cool', Watch Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson Sing Tricky Classic Opera Duet: 'This Key Is Really High! On Friday, the singer welcomed Paula AbdulonThe Jennifer Hudson Show, several months afterappearances byRandy JacksonandSimon Cowell. The season premiered on January 19, 2004, #EGOT#17," she captioned the photo. Believe in yourself and believe in your talent. ", But Hudsontold Cowell that she wouldn't change her choice that night because it likely helped lead to her Oscar-winning role as Effie White inDreamgirlssinceManilow structured the songin a similar way to the musical's signature tune, "And I Am Telling You. Simon Cowell has a theory about why Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol 18 years ago.
Paula Abdul still gets grief for Jennifer Hudson 'Idol' "I mean, people still talk to me about, 'God, that night that Jennifer Hudson was eliminated.' No, but its other songs before that I wouldve changed, the multi-hyphenate replied. On the debut episode, Cowell also asked Hudson about her Idol elimination, wondering, "Would you have changed the song or would you have kept things as they were? Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip.
"Thank you for you voice and bringingyour voice to us on the show," the music legend said to Hudson. On the first episode of Hudson's new self-titled talk Oh, my goodness, I mean, that was a moment, said Paula. Of course, Hudson ended up doing pretty well for herself after getting the boot from Idol. "Counting down til my birthday ! All Rights Reserved. As for the night of Hudson's elimination after her performance of Barry Manilow's 1976 single, "Weekend in New England," Cowell blamedthe song choice. Jennifer became a household name at the age of 22 while appearing on the third season of American Idol in 2004. "It wasn't your fault and then, of course, what happened, happened.". In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, while promoting his modern TV venture, Name That Tune, Jackson reflected on Jennifer Hudsons elimination when she was sent home in 7th place. Jennifer Hudsonhas officially had all three ofAmerican Idol'soriginal judging panel on her talk show! Its a combination of talent, determination, and real personality, Cowell began. You're walking away with your talent. Hudson recentlybecame the first -- and so far only --Idol alum to reach EGOT status following her 2022 Tony Awards win as a producer of A Strange Loop. Cowell talks with Hudson on her new titular television show. The former judge reunited with the former contestant, who placed seventh on season 3 of the reality competition, on The Jennifer Hudson Show Thursday and reflected on just how upset everyone was that the "If This Isn't Love" singer was voted off so quickly. Last September, Simon Cowell fully blamed the week's theme which celebrated the music of Barry Manilow for sending her home. Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's Relationship Timeline, 'AGT: All-Stars' : Simon Cowell Helps 1 Act Make History by Unexpectedly Pushing His Golden Buzzer, 'American Idol' Reunion! Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol a shocking decision that Paula Abdul has heard about nearly every day since. When I heard you when you auditioned, I thought, 'That girl's got something.'
Simon Cowell, Jennifer Hudson Talk Her 'American Idol' Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. I'm not gonna cry on y'all," she said. "Who chose stupid Barry Manilow week?" And thats how Paula became a Laker Girl, and the rest is history. "People that don't need to win end up winning big time," the OG judge recalls telling the then-hopeful at the time. Simon Cowell is flipping the script on Jennifer Hudson! I always thought that about you.".
Simon Cowell Talks When Jennifer Hudson Got "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Although Cowell famously critiqued Hudson throughout the competitioninfamously telling her "you're out of your depth" as she was voted off, which he ultimately apologized forin 2007there's no love lost between these two, with Cowell sayingAmerican Idolwas "so big" because of the talent cycling through. The singer told her former judge Simon Cowell that the song that got her eliminated from the show is actually the reason she got her breakout role in Dreamgirls, which then earned her an Oscar. Then, once I was, I was like, You know what? I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. The Americas Got Talent judge appeared on the premiere episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show Monday, sitting down with the host 18 years after they first met on American Idol.. You did it, you said, 'Look, this ain't gonna stop me. Because it was structured Barry Manilow structured that song as if it was And I Am Telling You, and a lot of people thought thats what I was singing..
Paula Abdul Tells Jennifer Hudson Why She Didn't Need to Win 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Why was the show so big in those days? Leading up to her rise to fame, Jennifer Hudson was the singer for a cruise ship.
Not only did Abdul's vision come true, but it manifested in spades. ", Hudson then reached out and held Abdul's hands, sharing her gratitude for her former mentor. Jennifer Hudson Sang On A Disney Cruise Ship Before American Idol. Jennifer won an Oscar for her performance in the motion picture, and today the award-winning singer, actress, and producer is one of only 17 people with EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status.