Jennifer Hudson Reacts to Aaron Pierre and Spirit Tunnel Frenzy Taking Over Social Media

Jennifer Hudson reacts to clips of our viral Spirit Tunnels and some of the incredible inspired content from fans. Don’t miss this must-see recap!
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[@Hi.Shadow]

I believe the spirit tunnel is going to take the JHud show to places that no other talk show has been. A game changer!

[@johnjackson1466]

'The Spirit Tunnel' is definitely a game changer with its phenomenon.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@michellemcgee86]

Me too! I was not always interested in her show but now the spirit tunnel has me!

[@jaxx-ld2bu]

YESSSS!💯🎯🤓👍

[@Hi.Shadow]

@@michellemcgee86 if they can just find a way to incorporate the Spirit Tunnel segment into the main show and revamp the interview portion, game over! She has a creative team, I hope they will come up with a plan to revitalize and reintroduce the show because Spirit Tunnel is the golden ticket. Maybe the show can be centered around celebrating music artists from the past present and future or something, like bringing forgotten artists back to the forefront. I hope they pull it off. Fingers crossed.

[@michellemcgee86]

@@Hi.Shadow We will see! 😊. Her interviewing has definitely gotten much better lol

[@n.sue-ann5527]

Aaron Pierre that’s Mufasa is the longest video on the spirit tunnel 😍🤭

[@KamandaHickey]

I think the longest is Gwen Stephani ☺

[@peaizzme5712]

@@n.sue-ann5527 as it should be lol🥰😍🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GarageStudio7]

@@KamandaHickeyI think she is talking about how many times people have rewatched it 😅

[@e_G_o_05]

I don’t know about the rest of you, but the Aaron Pierre spirit tunnel video I watch is about 3 hours long…

[@michellemcgee86]

@@e_G_o_05 😜😜

[@rantsandfaves]

I hope the lady that created the spirit tunnel got a healthy raise & puts it in her bio!

[@eblake81]

I wish she had shouted out the creators to boost their careers.

[@lavanajenkins1095]

Facts

[@KerlynPhilip]

@@eblake81 She actually has done a video highlighting the creator and crew of the spirit tunnel.

[@eblake81]

@@KerlynPhilip I found it! Thank you! It was so good! Now I want to work there!

[@rantsandfaves]

@ Drop the link sis!

[@rantsandfaves]

Aaron Pierre almost turned the happy place to the freaky place

[@adrianarnold1239]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@purpleness64]

Because 🫠😛😜🍆🥒🍌

[@StoneyLover93]

😂😂😂

[@jadamontgomery7297]

@@rantsandfaves 😆😆😆 Facts 😆 Aaron Pierre That's Mufasa 😍😍😍🤩

[@AdoseofAlana_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shaylahrsm]

Not she got Aaron Pierre at home 😂😂😂😂

[@shylae2000]

I love it😂😂😂

[@BriW3]

Girl I hollered 😂

[@ms.t3039]

Isn’t that what we all secretly want? Lol

[@bcl5667]

😂

[@yeslia2010Godis]

Aaron Pierre was the best !!!!!! Hands down!!!! The African baby boy nailed it🔥🧡

[@consciousloving]

Agreed! But I thought he was of Jamaican decent.

[@jdp8384]

@@consciouslovinghe’s both

[@fostoriajohnson3795]

The little boy in Africa was adorable!!!❤

[@michellemcgee86]

He really is 🥰

[@cynthiajones6013]

A Cutie….With smooth dance moves, and a beautiful Happy smile! ❤️ ✊🏾

[@amiekomaraquanon9982]

Yes, he is really adorable 😍

[@pariciamalloy6151]

That Lil Fella Was Lit With It🔥🔥🔥

[@MentalStillness]

For sure. They may have been in Zimbabwe or Ghana

[@simplyambyy]

I wish they added Andra Day’s spirit tunnel when she did the Aaron Pierre choreo 🤣😭

[@caramama1731]

Yes she did 😊❤

[@malstarrainbow]

She did it perfectly 😂😂

[@MsMaryee]

Yes, that was 🔥!

[@kdotnichole]

That’s what I was looking for 😄

[@deemiller5024]

It's the new Soul Train Line❣💖🙌🏾

[@razmatazzsi2293]

No. It’s the Spirit Tunnel. Let spirit have that.

[@lwills8609]

@@razmatazzsi2293 It literally is the Soul Train line. There is nothing wrong with that. I always think that when I see it. It takes nothing away from either of them.

[@serenity8901]

@@lwills8609Exactly, let’s not forget where the inspiration came from. Both are great and uplifting ❤

[@B0URBON_B0OZY]

The Stroll train

[@johnjackson1466]

Both make you feel so good.💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾

[@TheUnknownSpiderMan]

Dude said "You got Aaron Pierre at home." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LordFrankieTheCat]

Well Aaron Pierre 🇯🇲 set the stage....dancing like a old Jamaican Uncle at a reggae party😂😂😂😂😂😂..

[@shannaholmes833]

Giggling lol

[@acharich]

🤣

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

Especially when @juliemango do she do. That was my fave. Wuh loss ...deddin!😂😂

[@ampfaith5437]

🇨🇼

[@JamaicanemeraldQueen]

😂😂😂 so true..he was dancing like ma uncle only thing missing is a red stripe beer in his hand😂😂 @Julie Mango was the best recreations 😊

[@passionateruth594]

The Kid from Africa Ate and left no crumbs😂 he started looking like the African version of Aaron Piere.🎉😂

[@ashleighche]

Aaron Pierre introduced me to the world of spirit tunnels, had no idea it was a thing😂

[@godseliteforever]

Facts

[@nomvulamakroti9520]

🙋

[@aprilseward7317]

Blair Underwood was my introduction. I wondered how they would be able to rhyme everyone's name with those words. That was until I watched the next one (Ciara, I think) and discovered they all get special songs. 🥰

[@tisha954]

Facts

[@Sharonnieshanta]

After all the negativity going on in the world I needed this

[@BriW3]

Yes 🙌🏾

[@shaniquewright1951]

Right?! From over there in America to the murders of over 150 women in the Congo….to the earthquake in Greece that people had to escape from to Russia/china/North Korea issues….im tired.

[@CocoaBananas23]

Whoever came up with “Aaron Pierre that’s mufasa” got a raise or promotion I know. Cause that really broke the Jen-ternet lol

[@lorishere6295]

That Aaron Pierre sound made its way into a night club DJ mix!!😅😅

[@johnjackson1466]

😲 WOW!💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾

[@kelceynicole]

I absolutely loved the little boy and kids spirit tunnel from Africa😍😍👏🏽👏🏽

[@Wildflowers2022]

My favorite.

[@PandaStayChillin]

Yeah that was beautiful 😍

[@wg930708]

Adorable!!!

[@theokhifos]

Wow..Look at us...We made it to the show. That is our clip from 3:15.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂.

[@irenek5819]

I saw that😂.... Beautiful

[@lakeisiaflanagan]

CONGRATS!!!

[@AprilMay_3]

Haha!! Good for yall 💪🏾🥰🤣

[@thehappylife111]

That is wonderful! I bet ya’ll never expected that huh? Congrats! I would have been ecstatic!😂❤

[@Nsaaokon]

Yea, I saw it and screamed !!! Well done guys

[@Renee_nf094e]

Blair Underwood and Aaron Pierre are my favorites.❤

[@scovyaporsha]

Yess and Courtney B Vance was Amazing too❤. The bopping of the head was toooo cuuteee❤

[@ChristinaJenkins-pk3ty]

For sure!!!❤❤❤

[@shirleymays4287]

Me, too

[@aneciawatson4832]

Blair is my favorite ❤❤

[@cynthiajones6013]

🙋🏾‍♀️ Mine also, I’m singing now 🗣️ 🎶 Aaron Pierre that’s Mafasa! 🎵 💃🏽 😄

[@IamSimplySilver]

Your staff is phenomenal Jennifer. They have beautiful voices, theyre full of of energy and having fun. I look forward to seeing what they're gonna do next. You have a good show Jennifer.

[@princellasmith7562]

Blacks people and our creativity!!

[@IamSimplySilver]

@princellasmith7562 isn't it! Their voices and coming up with their own jingles. Watching Lala Hathaway, the guy on the end was harmonizing so great that she was impressed she pointed at him and said wow. Mario was walking to the stage and came back to sing with them so more. I could tell Tasha Cobb was impressed with their singing. I think all her guests felt good and welcomed but some of the guests was impressed with their singing/sangin.

[@johnjackson1466]

'The Spirit Tunnel' is a social media phenomenon! 👀📺👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Congrats Jennifer Hudson!🙏🏾💐🎂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@amablogreactions]

Aaron Perrier😂😂😂,the ladies in the audience Even giving the air high five 😂

[@417mytimenow]

The best spirit tunnels are Aaron Pierre and Keke Palmer 😊.

[@SassyDivalyrics]

Yes! The Shemar Moore one was good as well if you’ve seen that one

[@417mytimenow]

@SassyDivalyrics I haven't seen the Shemar Moore one. I'm going to look that one up 😅.

[@fabteengh4615]

And Blair Underwood

[@cynthiajones6013]

Yes, and KeKe was gorgeous, resembling a young Whitney Houston! 😊

[@StoneyLover93]

Yes I agree

[@jasonchristopher5316]

The daytime talk show scene seems so crowded right now so it's awesome to see ways they all try to stand out. Kelly's got Kellyoke and JHud has the spirit tunnel!

[@estherduah1983]

Your studio audience still jamming to Aaron Pierre😀... His good spirit/personality came out in that tunnel acknowledgement of your staff..😀..... Aaron's was a real dance of appreciation for your staff & viewers...🙏😊

[@zerubabel777]

LOVE the spirit tunnels. I am especially touched when the tunnel recipient turns around and thanks the JHUD crew for all of their creativity and hard work. :)

[@Charmaine-g5e]

Yes indeed!!! Jhud is TRULY Blessed!! to have such a Loving High Spirited CREATIVE!! ' A1 Crew ' 🎉🎉🎉💥👍💫🙏💞 Nicely Done!! Guys. I just Love the look of surprise and awe on their faces when they realize what's happening; them being welcomed in true heart celebrated fashion as they do The Royals. This is how Everyone needs to treat Everyone!! Love it😊 &watching the incoming guest RECEIVE the Love & honor & interplay with it!!... through the tunnel, much fun...but Especially 🎉LOVE when they turn & Give back!!! that Love&honor...toward the end. JUST!!! Beautiful ❤❤❤❤🎉 Love it Love it!!👍😅 'The Spirit Tunnel ya'll🎉❤ Yeah!!!😊

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Jennifer standing there looking like an Eastern Star or church usher during convocation🤣😂🤣Love her, and It's a church-girl thing💖 #Jennternet

[@christieo4629]

😂 that was my first thought

[@65lizamill]

You over there sounding like you could be my cousin 😂😂😂😂

[@65lizamill]

I’m from South Carolina, I felt like ili could’ve said this whole sentence

[@yolandajarmon-williams4658]

😂😂

[@melissaselenadd96]

I hollered 😭😭😭

[@KimCole-b2e]

Aaron Pierre is just a Beautiful man. So Smooth. I watch it a lot. The little boy from Africa is too cute.

[@franslam7398]

Aaron Pierre sent that into the stratosphere tho, it travelled worldwide because of his one so now I'm watching spirit tunnels here in the UK😂😂

[@PJPHARM]

Her crew should win an Emmy just for that spirit tunnel!!

[@musaazi87]

Aaron was a fave!!! lol

[@kerylou]

The spirit tunnel is giving me the same vibe as the soul train line✨️ I love it 🕺💃

[@Mimi-ht6xr]

Black Americans always making trends ❤❤❤ Come on, Spirit Tunnel ❤❤❤

[@nhoza9747]

Ohh yess baby, here in Africa we loveeee those spirit tunnels🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😍😍❤️❤️

[@cynthiajones6013]

Yessss! 🙋🏾‍♀️ 🇺🇸 ✊🏾❤️

[@Helennnnnnn____]

I smiled this entire video!!

[@cynthiajones6013]

🙋🏾‍♀️ Same here! I love Happy spaces, energy and places! 🥰😊😄

[@simply.lordia4402]

We loooovvvveeeeeeee Spirit Tunnnneeellllsssss

[@Miss-Ann-Thrope]

Whosonever created the Spirit Tunnel deserves a raise! I bet the other talk shows are envious that they do not have something this awesome for their shows. Btw, Courtney B. is my favorite.

[@solomona85]

the spirit tunnels are so positive!

[@KolaAlade-li5db]

That spirit tunnel is more than a frenzy. Those folks need a raise JHud😂

[@runfast2457]

Yes, I loved Aaron but thank you for shouting out Blair cause are too!

[@Pinkorchid72]

JHud deserves continued success. She has positive ebergy and seems so genuine like Drew B

[@doriapatterson3092]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching these Spirit Tunnel welcomes!!! ❤

[@jadamontgomery7297]

This spirit tunnel definitely stands out from any daytime talk show I've ever seen ❤ it . Keep it going Jenn ❤.

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

Out of all the Talk Shows with Black women, I believe Jennifer has done Wendy proud. She created a new trend for all ages to get involved with having fun, laughing, and smiling.

[@teresamontgomery755]

Aaron Pierre's is magical 🎶 we love warching his swagger he is a blessing so meek ,and humble God keep him humble ! Glory Hallelujah 🙌🏾 🙌🏾

[@loisgibbs-reid6400]

That Spirit Tunnel is on the Money!!! Keep it going JHUD!!

[@ladytn8209]

The "Spirit Tunnel" got it goin' on! I haven't watched the show, but these tunnels started showing up on my KZbin feed, and I thought it was so cool! I'm with you JHud...Blair Underwood was by far my favorite (with his handsome self...ooh that smile)! Aaron Pierre was my 2nd favorite and I didn't even know who he was before seeing his Spirit Tunnel lol. "Aaron Pierre that's Mufasa!" 👏🎶

[@enough345]

Julie Mango's Aaron Pierre is the funniest spin off the original tunnel. It was one of the first but still leaves me laughing.

[@baulitious1710]

The Spirit tunnels rocks. Thank you guys for spreading joy. Aaron Pierre that's Mufasa😊🎉🎉🎉

[@Kelleyfhall]

This is literally just the best!!! Love it

[@chyniabrightjo7204]

I love it, the spreading the love❤❤❤. Aaron Pierre, that Mufasa 😊😊😊 💙💙💙!!!!

[@christinestephens37]

This is just a happy moment for everyone. The way the world should be. More happy moments.

[@ElvisOkhifo]

3:15 that’s The Okhifos on KZbin 👏 👏 👏

[@littlend3ritu]

The moves,wow...just wow! The fusion of his jiggy movements with the melodius music and with such enomous charisma and artistry makes Aaron Pierre one of the ALL TIME GREATS 🥶🐐

[@MiyokoSP]

Whoever idea it was to start spirit tunnels give them a RAISEEEEEE‼️

[@kareemlawson878]

Well done to Jen for her transition to talk show host

[@MrsPoeticJust]

Felt them all in my SOUL…Beautiful energy!❤️✌🏾✨

[@TamarraAllen]

the kiddies were too cute... I love it.....the spirit tunnel are beautiful...

[@asiasongbyrdjamal1983]

I need my own spirit tunnel right about now. Thank you for making us smile while making others smile. Jennifer Hudson! You're such a blessing to us that are going through so much. Thank you!

[@cynthiajones6013]

Blessings to you dear! 💃🏽 🙏🏾🥰😊

[@chikFromMTL]

Ms Jennifer Hudson, get your team a well-deserved raise!😁😎💅

[@IAMBRITTNEYLASHA]

KeKe Palmer’s Spirit Tunnel is my favorite! 😊

[@johnjackson1466]

Absolutely Yes! "You know I'm your girl!'

[@JesusLoveandTruthMinistries]

That spirit tunnel is fire!!!!

[@finally97]

These spirit tunnels bring me so much joy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Auntie_Premed]

I am not a talk show or tv person in general (45 y/ o premed time is limited) but Jhud ….Mam you have completely and single handedly done more for talk shows since Oprah. Thank you for reviving a lack luster genre with dignity, poise , grace and pure joy. I see God in this and our lives are better because you’re in it ❤

[@Auntie_Premed]

P.S. I’m not famous but it would be an honor just to sit in the audience at the happy place.

[@gwenjones3845]

Those spirit tunnels bring instant joy! What we need so thank you!!

[@mommolette3607]

Aaron Piere shut that DOWN!

[@jlobryan6566]

They were singing that song in Paris for Fashion Week 😂

[@mommolette3607]

@jlobryan6566 wow!

[@cynthiajones6013]

Yes he Did, Even lil children are nailing it😊🗣️ Aaron Pierre that’s Mafasa! 💃🏽 🦁

[@ninasmith6625]

Yes Jennifer! I agree Blair's tunnel is the best one so far❤

[@roxainesmith554]

I agree girl🎉

[@eulahpeerycoward5081]

I love the spirit tunnel. I like the dance moves and smiles on the guests face. I think it's the great energy when people dance and walk down that aisle.

[@Wildflowers2022]

I love the spirit tunnels. I don't know whose idea it was but it was a great one.

[@josephking5094]

I’ve watched Aaron Pierre’s spirit tunnel quite a few times it’s infectious 🫶🏾

[@sunshineblazzin]

Theyre all soooo good! And Blair did break it down for us!!! Love me some Blair Underwood!

[@afrilifewealth8743]

Love Aaron vibe but Blair is definitely up there for real❤

[@shortyp1000]

Yup!

[@LordFrankieTheCat]

Lee JungJae was the sweetest one ever.. yall sang in Korean..made me and him smile.. I loved this one also❤😊

[@luv4svn]

LMAOOOO Jennifer STOPPP!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 she said get it Aaron !

[@rosecouch7343]

The staff is the best on TV

[@podorf]

That was all incredible. But it especially moves my heart to see African American and East Asian culture intertwining in such a beautiful way. I know the K-pop world is horrified that this lovely actor has zero sense of rhythm, because pretty much our entire pop culture is homage to our love for African American culture, and we have some incredible hip hop dancers because of that. So thank you so much for sharing that moment with him! xxxs

[@Rashimotosan]

1:27 you're welcome

[@skoobydawn]

Aaron Pierre “that man so dang on fineeee” mufasa 😂❤

[@angelahill2323]

Yessss we love the spirit tunnel

[@roxainesmith554]

My favourite is Blair Underwood as well. I was so happy that his was featured; for a moment, I thought he was gonna be overlooked, but you saved the best for last🎉🎉🎉

[@NJW2628]

Gwen Stefani did her thang too

[@211sweetypie]

She forgot about Gwen Stephani. She got deep into it, left and came back! 😄

[@thekaerichtexas]

Yesssss, I loved hers

[@JudiAN-z2p]

My favourite ❤

[@LCLoyal]

Gwen did well. Worth a watch.

[@yoha5298]

I feel like we all need Spirit Tunnels to get through this. All this joy brings tears to my eyes.🎉❤

[@AfricaFashionGuide]

It was the Usher spirit tunnel for me! He brought IT and made sure he was NOT ever forgotten I mean seriously … skates …😊 usher don’t play 🎉😂❤

[@LRH1]

Thank you and your team for originality, joy and their welcoming gestures. This show great office morale 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. I hope you get another day time award for this segment. This allows cohesiveness between the show and your audience.

[@ibyl]

Thank you! Love the spirit tunnels❤

[@valfareira6765]

I'm over trying to clean and now I'm crying. 😅😅 Thank you Jennifer Hudson and team for creating a special way to spread joy!

[@JenniferHudsonShow]

💛💛

[@beautifullyfavoredwoah-man7744]

I love how he was smooth, engaging & so kind & thankful!!

[@mamita1935]

The New Soooooul Trrrrrain!!!! I love it!!!!❤️💙🩶🖤🧡🩵🌷🥰🦩🪸🌴🪴🤎🙏🏽🩷‼️

[@Shay4YourMind81]

Just my thought😂

[@Joyparc]

Aaron danced like the island man he is..

[@ceekay2008100]

I am going to confess. I'm a black British woman I didn't know who Aaron P was till I watched his spirit tunnel moves. Lol I also confess that I dont watch the interviews just spirit tunnel. I can move on with my Sunday.

[@roselynholloway7863]

Staff and crew and Jennifer are awesome

[@rosecouch7343]

I love the Spirit total I swear I love it love it love it I watch it every day

[@leelafuturama9198]

Blair was Stepping! He did that!

[@keepingit763]

The spirit tunnel brings everyone so much joy and true happiness. Everyone looking for happiness and joy should start their day off watching the spirit tunnel.

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Love the spirit tunnel, it makes the guests feel soo special! Jennifer Hudson has a great crew and they have fun while doing it. Some of my favorites were Blair Underwood, Warren G, Snoop, Lucky Daye, Muni Long, Halle Bailey & Smokey Robinson, Angela Bassett, Derek Hough, Kelly Rowland and Ciara. ❤❤❤❤💃🏽🕺🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NicolasMaloneSpotify.]

From France 🇫🇷 we love youuuuu🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Jac-lise]

He was just KOOL like that!

[@IamSimplySilver]

And how bout Derek Hough recording himself on his phone lol. Somebody on Facebook got an actual image of a lion doing Aaron Pierre's stroll. It's been a treat.

[@shantagees9425]

I never even heard of the spirit tunnel until the Aaron Pierre video got viral. Now I have seen them all.

[@JenniferHudsonShow]

Spirit tunnel playlist on repeat!