Jennifer Hudson Sings Thank You to Simon Cowell

[@fitzy-jackgeorge2575]

Simon said “no one ever asked me to be on these shows so this is big for me” Awww!! 😊❤ 😊❤

[@haircutexperience]

He lies He's been on Kelly Clarkson, Ellen and late night talk shows as well!

[@ColorfulLaws101]

You were never out of your league, sweetie. You didn't have to win Simon over. You were destined to be a star!!!🥰

[@darlenecarter4083]

I love Fantasia, but Jhud out sang Fantasia, it didn't matter, God had other plans for Jhud and it was real.

[@patriciajones1959]

Awesome Show 🙏🏾

[@KeepSmiling447]

Please, lady, Simon knows his job. I love Jennifer but he was right then... She has a powerful voice that she couldn't control then but is great at it now.

[@breakthrough43]

exactly

[@shev7880]

@@KeepSmiling447 You’re absolutely right. I remember watch AI that season and I love her voice as well but she was all over the place and trying to do too much. It was magic sometimes and at other times it was a complete mess and she didn’t listen to tone down the acrobatic so the audience could get into her voice.

[@reneegordon506]

She took the high road with Simon and held on to her confidence! Good for her! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ce7768]

SIMON is honest. That's why he discovers STARS. All of them say this about him and never take it personally. It's worked out for 97% of them so SIMON was right.

[@ericdavis6261]

​@@ce7768that part!

[@margo7177]

Jennifer's first interview ... she sung a gospel...quite powerful.They were looking more so towards R&B.

[@maxiemeric]

She's very smart and she knewed that Simon speaks the truth's language, but he was rude on the show with Jennifer, and he can admit that today

[@smiley_mack]

The world needs more Jennifer. She’s so strong after all she’s been thru

[@danielekung4143]

I swear down, she's got such a strong spirit 💕💕💕💕 sometimes I look at her and I'm like damn , how can someone be so smart, industrious, talented and got a nice character as well.... She's a huge inspiration to many 💕💕💕💕 I guess she really did put in the work😍😍😍😍 May God bless her real good 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@godslove7928]

She is mature

[@BlaQSheep]

Exactly didn’t her whole family die ?

[@tammywilliams9335]

@@godslove7928 So true

[@rogerjohnson833]

Stacia Martin You are obviously worldly like her. Birds of a feather flock together. You both need to repent or eternal hell will be your portion. IT'S JESUS OR HELL, YOU CHOOSE !

[@serious7179]

I'm so proud of Jennifer...she left American Idol and became more famous than the show! The singing at the end of the show made me cry

[@ari333]

I love seeing the softer side of Simon. Great for you Jennifer.

[@alb5801]

I think his son has softened him quite a bit. It’s great seeing this side of him.

[@adrielrichardson-lz2ut]

Humbled Simon

[@JamsieSmit]

Ever since he’s had his child he’s been super calm.

[@melissaburris3061]

I truly believe that Simon having a child of his own really softened his heart! He became more caring, sympathetic, and has more empathy towards others! I've watched other episodes of American idol since Jennifer Hudson,and you can see the difference in the way he judges ! He's still Simon, but with a much more Beautiful heart.

[@wecandoit2488]

No matter how terrible some believe Simon to be, You should notice that those auditioning breath that sigh of relief and a sense of accomplishment when Simon gives them that thumbs up. He has the talent like no-one else and many seek his validation.

[@renaymorris1509]

you hit the nail on the head

[@sequillarochelle4044]

Naw he knows he screwed up with Jennifer, she more than made it!!! Not to mention it was Fantasia's time

[@kamgill6175]

❤😊😮 Thanks for Enlightening Us with Your Insight 🧏🙏🏾🙏 ALLELUIA

[@kamgill6175]

❤

[@brownbeauty39]

Jennifer Hudson is definitely one of the best singers in our time

[@barbarachapman6774]

Yes, she is, I totally agree with you.

[@enitachipoyi1377]

Simon almost tearing up mentioning he is grateful to be. called to someone's show aww

[@AndySaenz]

Dare I say it, but J. Hud is more successful than the other 6 singers that made it further than her on AI! She’s an EGOT winner, sold millions of records worldwide, and now she’s got her own talk show! She’s living proof that you don’t have to win on these talent shows to make it big in the music industry!

[@seanwilson1994]

And famous actor

[@szewei85]

Shouting out also to Chris Daughtry too hahaha

[@bromoboy]

really ? leona lewis sold way more than her, do we compare One direction too and 5th disaster ? 😂😂😂😂

[@bobmundeke5480]

​@@bromoboy his not comparing he's just saying how successful she's become

[@bromoboy]

@@bobmundeke5480 he's clearly comparing her to 6 other American Idol winners, read carefully

[@Rosannasfriend]

I appreciate Jennifer’s attitude. Simon has a terrible way of saying things but not everything he said was wrong, and I believe she became a better performer in part because of him.

[@stevenbeck]

My thoughts exactly. Simon came across unnecessarily harsh to Jennifer, but at the end of the day, his comments and platform allows her to become the person she is today.

[@mlane8980]

Lol, Jennifer didn't change a thing about her voice, it was her exposure on IDOL that landed her the award winning role in Dreamgirls, and Simon had nothing to do with that.

[@stevenbeck]

@@mlane8980 nothing to do with it??? Simon literally created Idol

[@damianarengo5723]

@@mlane8980 her talent landed her the awards I’m sorry haters 😜

[@mlane8980]

@@stevenbeck stick to the script. I was referring to @Rosannasfriend saying JHUD became a better performer because of Simon. Simon had nothing to do with JHud's star, she was a star when she appeared on IDOL and producers in the entertainment field saw it and cast her in the award winning Dreamgirls.

[@keilajackson-anderson9576]

The way he talked about his child warmed my heart.

[@prisca4015]

Simon is one person that if you understand him, you'll enjoy him forever. He pretends to be mean but he is one of the most kind hearted ❤️ human being on earth...

[@semoneg2826]

True

[@bernadettesimmons1439]

I think so too

[@tyh4180]

One of the greatest female vocalist of our generation

[@sophiew9769]

She has improved as a singer so much over the yrs

[@kevcart3789]

She was an awesome ANOINTED singer from DAY ONE!!!

[@nevetsnonnac3330]

@@kevcart3789 That's true AND she has grown as a vocalist. She has better control over that magic wand.

[@prrbb715]

Simon Was maybe wrong on his ways but his words were full of wisdom that fortunately helped Jennifer becoming the Star she is today.

[@1988vikable]

NO OH HE'LL NO

[@gogakushayemi]

Simon is blunt and brutal, but he is honest. I remember when JHud went out at number 7 in Idol. Was like HOWWW!?!?!? But honestly, I think not winning idol did her good. She is bigger than most of the winners now.

[@GullibleTarget]

Outrage marketing. Happens all the time in these shows. They take an obvious talent and relentlessly bring them down. The audience will be outraged. In the meantime the contestant gets offered a record deal under one of Simons' non idols ventures and gets offered lucrative deals. The audience will see this as a redemption arch and it looks as if said contestant went their own way. You really think it was a coincidence that J-hud got that part in Dreamgirls? You know how long that film had been in development?

[@Josh-Stewart]

I love how sweet and caring she is to her audience and involved in them having a good time at the show.. she is inspirational 💙

[@only1_2faced_themovie89]

I love how she kept a positive attitude Simon lost

[@Alex.Almodovar]

What a full circle moment for Jennifer. I am loving her show. After 3 months doing the show, she seems to have found her footing and confidence as a talk show host. Anything she puts her mind to achieving she always wins. I see another emmy in her future.

[@9Hickson]

He did NOT!! break her❤️💪🏾❤️💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@joseph9531]

Jennifer has such confidence.

[@Elizabeth-vc5tz]

happy they got to reunite and the singing with the audience at the end was so heartwarming. Jennifer, you are amazing at hosting your show❤

[@marciaanderson4376]

😮>

[@datchess1]

Shine on sweetheart, you are truly loved.

[@MavethTheReaper]

Jennifer's voice legit had me in awe, I honestly just came on to see her and Simon talk but when she had the audience sing and then she beautifully sang omg had me tearing up I love her voice so much, and Simon seems like such a chill person with good energy, I loved this so much.

[@Peace2U2212]

Simon has changed a lot since he became a father.

[@patzmusica]

Im crying, one day I'll see JHud in person. I'll go to her show

[@willwife05]

*No lie I came on here to listen her and and that songgg had me tearing up 🥹 that’s crazy her voice is just different*

[@evelynmcknight4644]

I just LOVE Jennifer’s energy. She’s a great hostess.

[@gwendolynforest9610]

She really makes me cry with her voice.

[@acmdu89]

He was so right when he said she had to learn to control her voice...AND SHE DID! BRAVO JEN!

[@lorettabrister443]

You were born to be a star

[@marnyalken17]

Yes Simon was right that you where out of your debt on American Idol. Because look at you now, you were more than what American Idol needed. More than American Idol can handle!!! Bless you Jennifer Hudson.

[@jalex3645]

Never have I every heard such a humble, greatful, beautiful person, both inside and out who never ever forgot where she came from. Your beautiful Jennifer. Your show is the bomb and your clothing, wow. I tune in just to see what you are wearing

[@szewei85]

She likes satin from what i weekly see Just like myself every day in office is only satin blouse and satin skirt and i had 100 of them in my closet😂🤣

[@kha5518]

I love Jennifer Hudson so much. She is nothing but pure inspiration. Every single day I am inspired by her.

[@calmnesshq]

This is beautiful. Being positive about constructive criticism is really the secret to success. I love this! Well done. On the other hand, having a child and falling in love has really softened Simon. It's good to see the human part of him.

[@mmarie294]

Jennifer took the high road. No one can take her shine!

[@sophiacampbell8663]

I'm really proud to see how humble and grateful Jennifer has been ..inviting Simone to her show is really what Simon shows are about to unearth talent like her. She took his advise.Look her now

[@murielhardit-singh2050]

The

[@donnamontanarella2403]

It is so refreshing to hear Simon talk about being a parent. He has changed in so many ways since Eric was born and it's really beautiful to see. Becoming a loving daddy seems like his greatest accomplishment.

[@kiki1965]

Awesome... Simon is not so bad after all. He's that proverbial hard pill to swallow but in the end, you're better for it. Thank you #SimonCowell for Introducing Ms Hudson to the world!!! 🦋🏆🦋

[@crystalwilliams3681]

THIS IS SURREAL!! Why am I crying?!?!?!

[@Reesie101]

She has a lovely attitude 😊

[@dahna4822]

Ms Jennifer got me over here DONE!😭 Love her❤️

[@DanSan-v1g]

All of what Simon said to Jennifer was become a motivation to become on top of Jennifer's dream today

[@motorcitykitty700]

There is no one on this planet like JHud. Thank YOU Jennifer, we love you, too. 💜

[@JT-wn7wb]

This is how you punch back, handling it professionally and with class. Like saying eat s..... look at me now ❤ Jennifer, just amazing!!

[@rosandasrose7576]

The GRATITUDE

[@sarakiahmebemeye2542]

This was one of top shows of all time, they finally came full circle on her show yesterday: Loved it, it was as good for him as was for her: Precious 💕💕💕💕

[@Iammiyajay]

Omg her song at the end moved me. ❤🥹

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Wowwwww her voice had me in tears , there’s something so beautiful , humble , and angelic within her . I never watch the show , am gonna start now .♥️♥️

[@serious7179]

Me too...I cried so hard ..it was so peaceful and beautiful ❤️ with the audience singing, it sounded angelic

[@bevedwards4560]

That song with the audience was awesome.

[@juliarroberts1621]

JHud is a class act. Just a real gorgeous spirit.

[@augreybaker9800]

What doesn’t break you make you stronger, you’re talent young woman

[@Sarcasm1855]

Everytime she sangs I cry 😪‼️

[@lisapeterson5772]

Jennifer!!! Girl don’t ever stop singing!!

[@wadiabe]

I like Simon because he is always true and doesn't fake. Good Jennifer listened to his word and pushed herself to become the big star she is today

[@lionheartroar3104]

Jennifer is so talented and such a lovely person. A true megastar for all the right reasons.

[@monicamalady1517]

Dream girls is one of my favorite movies!!! You are absolutely wonderful ❤️

[@GodlyMomTalk]

Oh how I love this show! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Simon was a blessing in disguise 🥸☺️

[@ACIN05]

That outfit looks amazing on her! Color and fit is absolutely stunning! And, the thank you song was so moving.

[@fphelps1a]

I love Jennifer Hudson. Do down to earth! Too sweet

[@MrFlob85]

The song at the end literally made me sob. I haven’t heard those words in years, and the song went straight to my 💜💜💜

[@lukeallan6486]

You deserve every blessing Jennifer. You risen through the hate and the loss of your family. I look up to you for your strength and attitude and that talent!!!! Wow must be the most talented soul singer to date.

[@PracticalPerry]

Wow, Jennifer can blow. Jennifer is a great person inside and out. Thanks for your music and love Jennifer Hudson.

[@alethiamiller8807]

You better sing lady! 💜

[@leosnoy2023]

Dear J Hud Don’t let the Voice die Never… ❤😭👌🏾 Gawd bless ya 4 ever

[@popinu8840]

I love love love you too JHud you got me dripping tears of Joy hearing you sing.What a beautiful soul. GODS GIFT TO THE WORLD,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sidneeto8672]

Perhaps THE MOST gracious person alive. Brava JHud!

[@sinderabrissett4105]

I love me some Simon no matter what! Jennifer career went exactly the way it should! Not winning American Idol gave her the push she needed to become a Superstar!!

[@Yoruba4U]

Jennifer has raw talent, when you couple that with all her training and the school of hard knocks she has been through, it has been the recipe for how great she has become vocally. Her attitude in learning and developing is everything.

[@szewei85]

JHud in idol raw JHud here is polished🫡🫡The transformation is real👏👏Lets not forget Daughtry and even Lambert who never won but still successful

[@MegaSimoneB]

I always thought about Jhud's previous experience with Simon. It is one of the reasons I appreciate her approach to coaching. I am glad I get to witness this moment with them. A lot can be learnt from her attitude.

[@szewei85]

The Voice was a great payback 2 hone JHud coaching style and i digging it haha

[@acts2.387]

I am enjoying her show!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@parrisqueen2432]

Class Act! She could have demolished him and told him look at me now. Didn't see the whole thing but I didn't catch an apology and if there wasn't one Simon is wrong for that but KUDOS to Jennifer for being the bigger person. That was awesome everyone saw her graciousness!

[@1988vikable]

There was never a public apology from him to her. SIMON NEVER believed in Jen he actually said she would never be a solo artist that she should go back to the choir.

[@jasmineroach5908]

Am so proud of you Jennifer!!

[@jeromelubabalojacobs8872]

Coming full circle

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Simon is great. He is a good man and has a gift to hear music and shape people’s lives and careers. He brought a lot of great shows, too. This is a beautiful interview. Thank you, Simon. ❤

[@lr2075]

I know her momma, brother and nephew is proud of her from heaven above. You go JHUD.. throwing my shoe out.🤗

[@fitzy-jackgeorge2575]

I love ❤ Jennifer because she’s so humble, grateful and so much talented… she said “I wanna see if I made him proud.” 😊😍🥰

[@patmctallica3522]

01:42 😂😂 HUD: "...and two years later...." 😂😂 I dont lie, Ive lost a teardrop... out of the ancle of my left eye! 👍

[@Shadow2pointO]

I love JHUD!❤

[@fornitegood122jr6]

She sure did

[@kendraatcherson1458]

Me too! 😍

[@elainegavin3458]

Lady Jennifer has it all, an amazing amazing voice, she's so beautiful inside and out an awesome actress, and more class than a schoolhouse. I can feel her Godly soul when I watch her.She has all the characters that encompass a "STAR"!🤩 She is my all time favourite female artist of this era. I love her.🤩She's simply! Sweet!

[@CocoChanelle-1]

This was sooo good. Happy to see them together just enjoying each other! It lets you know that one “no” doesn’t determine your life.

[@szewei85]

Kelly and Jennifer my favorite idol alumni now haha👏👏

[@claireBwiza_4029]

Beautiful 😍. The lesson is.. "never give up".👏🏼

[@blossomchinaka1167]

Wow! This was beautiful to watch! Thank you, Simon, and Congratulations on your Son and new Family. God Bless You Jennifer! A forever Voice! 😊🤗❤

[@KimHelm]

I love Jennifer to see where she started and to have been around when it happened as it happened, i'm so happy for her. I know it wasn't easy, she just made it look like it was.

[@teddyruxbin9300]

I still cannot believe JHud did not win that show! However she is sooooo lucky to have not because she would have been locked into doing records for them at that time and might not have the opportunity to do Dreamgirls! Things happen for a reason ☺️

[@LPage-mg2il]

It's actually a blessing in disguise that she didn't win. Most of the Idol "winners" have not had any noteworthy success, plus there are pesky contractual obligations. Some may not even have much of a career in the business any longer. Jen has surpassed pretty much all of them and is right up there with Kelly and Carrie. Jhud was the first to prove that you don't even have to come close to winning such a show to become a superstar. She lost AI and won everything else. An outstanding journey.

[@Selene965]

@@LPage-mg2il Kelly Clarkson and maybe fantasia being the only exceptions that I can recall

[@LPage-mg2il]

@@Selene965 Fantasia is talented in her own right, but when I mentioned noteworthy success, I meant mainstream success. Fantasia has had some success as an R&B artist with some hit singles that I really like, but she doesn't have broad appeal beyond an urban audience. Jhud has had the most all-around success (EGOT) out of anyone from AI, receiving the highest honors across multiple lanes within the business. Other than Jhud, Carrie and Kelly are the only others who can truly compare because they have been so massively successful in the music lane, receiving many accolades as well.

[@Clown10]

JHud didn’t win because she was just not that popular. Today, she still can’t compete with big artists. She has found success doing other things.

[@LPage-mg2il]

@@Clown10 The whole issue of popularity (among other issues) is what went wrong with AI that season. Numerous contestants suffered because of it and should've went further in the competition. It was a mess. This is why AI began to lose credibility from that point forward, and many ppl stopped watching the show. After all, it was supposed to be about talent first and foremost. And speaking of the "big artists" of today, prioritizing popularity over talent has also adversely impacted the industry. Jhud doesn't fit this era because what she and others, like Ledisi and Andra Day, bring to the table is far too overwhelming for the lowered, watered-down standards of today's music business. She would've excelled in a previous era.

[@carlosrob6494]

I love this woman's voice

[@ladyhoffmann]

I love her spirit. Very simple humble lady. Girl next door. I like Jennifer.

[@uticiaburroughs5233]

You were never out of your league you was just on a higher level you had no clue you was already on . Blessed ❤

[@pharmatrix14singer]

This proves that this amazing talented woman named Jennifer Hudson doesn’t need to be confined in the four corners of American Idol. She doesn’t need to be the winner because she won outside American Idol. The world is bigger outside. Despite all of the accolades and success she had, Jennifer remains to be humble and dignified. Jennifer Hudson rocks!

[@lolagreen9422]

Jennifer Hudson I loved her ,she has made it through rough and hard times ,she's an inspiration to a whole lot of people. ❤

[@moneshiaperkins4148]

I love you Jennifer! Thank you for your love 🎶🎶🦋🥰

[@dajours99]

Simply an amazing woman!!!! so proud of you JHUD!!!!

[@dianabaskin1944]

Love Jennifer. I never saw her on the show but I fell in love with her when I watched her on Dream Girls. So powerful.

[@dreem5639]

She’s a goddess. Like, literally

[@sidneeto8672]

I always refer to her as a Goddess-in-Training, but I think you may be correct.

[@epdelavega]

I love you both, and Kelly!!! Love from the Philippines!!!

[@alexanderholzschuster7622]

What a woman, what a development, what a path! My greatest respect to Jennifer. A great person!

[@PC-zg3eo]

Gratitude is a must! Simon, speaks the truth. Without an honest evaluation, people remain complacent and without growth!

[@danielkassa9802]

Wwwwww Jennifer, you are nothing but the best God bless you sister😘😘

[@outcognito]

Jennifer's blessing has been returned to her in many different ways. Thanks to Simon's shortsightedness. Love ❤️ 😍 💖

[@shirleyfearon]

Jennifer you make me cry/smile..

[@dangerousdrapper5028]

Amen Amen flower now yes you did it Jennifer hudson You're very appreciative and that's why you're gonna stay bless Amen Yeah I'll sing and it's great love it love it.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@blessingakhivbareme7153]

Beautiful, she's a classic and a power house. And Simon is absolutely great at what he does, and very sincere. Bless them both!.