Simon Cowell Addresses Jennifer Hudson’s ‘American Idol’ Elimination

Simon Cowell shares why Jennifer Hudson’s “American Idol” elimination is a night he’ll never forget. The talent show judge sits down as the first guest on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and JHud reveals whether she would change anything if she could go back in time.
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[@ralphcorneliusquillacastro7243]

She may not win American Idol but she got an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, & Tony or simply she is an EGOT winner!

[@QueenEsther-jv8ms]

Awesome!

[@donnalthood3102]

Yep...you beat me to it. So often those that do not win on the show go on to do great things....not hung up in the contracts...that said...9th was ridiculous! Correction...7th....but still ridiculous!

[@MichelleNgome]

🔥🔥🔥

[@brookwilson1858]

Jesus hears and loves you 💕

[@brookwilson1858]

:Right now Have a long talk with Jesus and put work into it .. have faith in Him and trust in Him and see how your life will change 💕💞🥰🥰

[@brajonomari]

She didn't win but she WON!!

[@SunshineCharles]

But he told her she won't win, hypocrisy will never end.

[@jearl3054]

Amen!

[@ralphcorneliusquillacastro7243]

She may not win American Idol but she got an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, & Tony or simply she is an EGOT winner!

[@wendyfan8071]

@@ralphcorneliusquillacastro7243 💯

[@wendyfan8071]

💯

[@taytheetaurus]

Not only was her elimination sad, but Jennifer, Fantasia & LaToya being the BOTTOM 3 that night was one of the biggest “WTF” moments in Idol history to me.

[@The_Truth-]

It’s called RIGGED!

[@MyFavourites1]

Agree 💯

[@danceforeverkid]

You're absolutely right!

[@dinahellen]

Me too! I couldn’t believe it! I was a LaToya fan, too! Talk about an underrated contestant! Whatever happened to her?

[@taytheetaurus]

@@dinahellen I didn’t follow her much but I know that after Idol she began working on Broadway

[@teeranks_sa]

I really hope the show is a success. She really is a pinnacle of greatness. From humble beginnings, discrimination, and having to prove herself always. She's truly seated at the top. Where she's always deserved to be. Our EGOT!❤️❤️

[@helloxonsfan]

Yes! She is soooo very very gooood... & that show is off to an excellent start...!!! 💯 👍 ♥️

[@yvacesar2679]

I totally agree! I wish her the best of luck.

[@mandlas.4305]

Talk shows are difficult to keep their ratings high. The host will need to have lots of freebies, giveaways and be funny. It's not easy for the ratings to rise. There is a talk show for Sherri and now Jennifer Hudson. Let's see...

[@juliaclarke9049]

8

[@jacquelynlevine8663]

@@mandlas.4305 Sorry, I like Jennifer, but this here is not good, she is not relatable and she doesn’t have that energy. I give her two seasons at best, this is going to be a disaster for her.

[@tammytam1392]

Did not realize she’s going to have her own talk show. I hope it’s a smashing success! Good luck to her!

[@romelwilliams4649]

I remembered when she got eliminated on American Idol after she sang the heck out of Barry Manilow Weekend in New England. Look at her now. Incredible talent!!!

[@nashantastanley3261]

Oh she sang the hell outta that song didn't she?! 😉

[@colettefan]

I was about to say…that is one of my favorite performances from all seasons. And hers especially. Don’t get me wrong, I too loved circle of life, baby I love you, etc…but I had never heard “WINE” before and after she saaaaaang it, Chile!!!!! I was irritating my whole family for months singing it around the house. Lol. Simon need to sit down be humble. 😜

[@mariec1261]

Unfair elimination! However, God is great and restauration/reparation due was granted with her subsequent well deserved success. Alleluia!!!!!

[@williampearson6299]

@@mariec1261 Well, people like to see people wo look like them

[@mariec1261]

@@williampearson6299 Your reply is subject to interpretation because you did not clearly state your true feelings; as a matter of fact, you are hiding behind your words. I will say this, in a matter of judging competitors in a talent show, the bottom line is to judge on merit, on talent not on anything else. Talent. Merit. Period!

[@iHollywoodTVOfficial]

Jennifer Hudson is going to last on TV for a VERY long time. She is such a great asset for Daytime TV! I predict 20 seasons or more of JHud! What a successful first episode of a brand new talk show. She is the ONE to watch. Congratulations, Jennifer Hudson! You deserve it all! 💖

[@lynntodd2845]

Totally agree....This was a pleasant surprise. Not gonna lie I was geared up not to like it but she knocked out of the park on the first episode 👏👏

[@Tojoj22]

Happy birthday Jhud!!!

[@lynntodd2845]

@@RWRogers I watched Sherri's show yesterday and in my opinion it was so boring 🤷 She talked about herself the first 15 minutes 😒 It was the first day. I'm going to try to give it a chance 😒

[@lynntodd2845]

@@RWRogers Yes I'm at work now so it will be later today after I watch both shows. Yeah Sherri doesn't have to duplicate Wendy with hot topics but she needs some kind of section to kind of address the news or something 🤷 It's not a comedy hour so I don't know what she's going to do. I see Jennifer is kind of going in Ellen's direction and I like it.

[@jodeci9898]

@@lynntodd2845 Sherri is no Wendy...I give Sherri 4 seasons...maybe 5 tops b4 they pull the plug. As far as Jennifer goes, i love her singing and acting..but..I'm shocked someone gave her a show..cuz after all these years...she never had a real personality to me..that connected

[@Keyee1]

So great that two American Idol alums, both have TV shows..Kelly Clarkson and now Jennifer Hudson. So happy for Jennifer. 💗☺🙋🏽‍♀️

[@livyett9251]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

@@livyett9251 Amen!! ❤️

[@TheKalenAllen]

What a full-circle moment!

[@kingjones0987]

Let's not forget, during the beginning of her career, the situation with her sister, brother in law, and nephew. To keep on pushing through... the resilience is amazing. One of the most successful contestants, ever.

[@nicolemonrue]

I bet you didn't know that Donald Trump took in Jennifer and her family during that time. He let her stay in the Trump towers in Chicago for free. He's so racist tho😏

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

The RESILIENCE. Yessss. Shes prt of that 1% who are determined against all odds to make it in this life. Persistence guarantees success!

[@Ms.NoNo2]

Even worse, it was her mother.

[@DavidRichardson95]

Full circle moment. 18 years in the making.

[@Blissedx]

Even her talking voice is musical. That's how you can tell you are speaking to a singer with pure talent. Whitney Houston had it too.😍😍

[@dadon5175]

True

[@treviniaturner3881]

And beyonce

[@steelmagnolia5936]

I can still remember the night Jennifer was eliminated from American Idol and how upset and angry I was. I’m so glad that despite all the challenges she’s faced, she never gave up on herself. It’s ironic that she has far surpassed most of the other American Idol contestants and winners. I truly hope her TV show does well. God bless you Jennifer!

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

The most successful are Carrie, Kelly, Fantasia and Jen. Jen is THEE most successful tho, being an EGOT winner. Im just blown away.

[@flourish5blessing424]

American Idol stopped appreciating real talent from that time

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

I remember being truly devastated when she was eliminated, like it was the end of the world. Oh, to be a teenager again. 😂

[@blind_t2]

if only teenage you knew what you know now.

[@BTonTV]

I will never forget how heart broken I was when her, Latoya, and Fantasia were the bottom 3. Loved all of them!

[@carolettehinds4058]

Girl I was too when the 3 divas were in the bottom 3.

[@tevinlindo8496]

Can’t get enough of Jhud, love you 😘

[@wandascott838]

She deserves everything she has and more! A true star on and off the stage.

[@jerrymcknight2614]

"Sometimes you got to lose to win", and Babygirl you are winning!!!...#LOVEIT #EGOT🙏🏼💕💪🏽💐⭐

[@tonyascreativespace3067]

Come on through with the Fantasia lyrics. She was another amazing vocalist from American idol! two of the greatest vocalist ever off that show!

[@davidanthony604]

We will be supporting our Chicago sister/cousin/auntie 🥰🥰🥰 I’m so excited!!!!!

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

She lost the battle but she definitely won the war. All the best to you JH

[@mohamadimran3139]

Okay....singing, then there's acting, producing, then a book, EGOT, Hollywood Walk of Fame, coaching, starring in Mariah Carey's video, commercials, host, wax figure at Madam Tussaud...U r already a LEGEND. So happy for you Jennifer..u r one of a kind!!

[@vetaclarke7308]

Great show Jennifer Hudson! Nice that Simon was your 1st guest! Awesome! You didn’t win American Idol, but God opened many more doors to show your talents!✔️. Jennifer, Lots of success and blessings for your new show and all endeavors🙏❤️

[@constancebeckham8437]

She sung the hell outta “Weekend in New Zeeland” and it stretched and showed the depth of her voice! It was so soulful before all the training for broadway! That voice is what we loved! She didn’t win Idol because it wasn’t going to allow her to grow to the levels that her voice would take her !

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

**” Weekend in New England”

[@mmjkk]

Jennifer’s season was amazing, there were so many strong contestants. I was 10 years old back then but I still remember George Huff, Latoya London, Diana Degarmo, Jasmine Trias… so many great contestants. Jennifer’s elimination was devastating but she handled it like a champ and made an even bigger name for herself than winning Idol could have ever given her.

[@Noneofyourbizniz1]

Congratulations on the new show J HUD 🎈🎉🍾🎊

[@JAYTofficial]

Proud of Jennifer. GOD always has the final say

[@carolynmoffett5]

They need to give Letoya Luckett a show. She has lots of personality. There's room for more.

[@JacobElyachar]

I am so happy that Simon and JHud had a sit down interview! I loved those performances of Weekend in New England and Circle of Life. I am so excited for her and I hope this talk show is around for a while!

[@lukasky03]

Her rendition of Weekend in New England was amazing! I think people just took for granted she’d go on. Having said that, she was still a bit raw and didn’t have the polish and control that would develop later. Still, when one door closes, Jhud breaks down another and wins herself an Oscar!

[@yeracmitchell637]

And the Circle of Life

[@danielminutilli5372]

I loved Barry Manilow week. Jennifer knocked that one out of the park. There were other issues in the voting that week and folks figured the 3 divas were safe.

[@meenyminymoe]

I enjoyed Barry Manilow week, too. I've always loved his music!

[@tisasison1261]

Barry Manilow week is one of my favorite.

[@godza6788]

I'm so glad this is here. I'm so happy JHud is doing this and I hope it goes well🔥🔥

[@MsTilly]

Love her so much! I hope this show does well 😍

[@j.a.whittler6983]

Congratulations 🎊 👏🏿 💐 🥳 🎊 Jennifer. I apparently, have missed your season premiere. Dang! I'm at dialysis. I'll watch later this evening on KZbin on her KZbin channel. It looked like great show. Having Sompn Cowell as her first guy. This truly is a full circle 🔵 🔴 for the both of them. Never in a million years did I expect her own talk show. 👄 Again, congratulations, Jennifer Hudson!! To MANY years to come!! 👏🏿👏🏿💯💋💋😎

[@Ibochic1]

I pray you get better in Jesus’ name, amen. ❤️

[@yvacesar2679]

As well as l!! Work; forgot to set my dvr!!🤣

[@j.a.whittler6983]

@@Ibochic1 Thank you and God Bless You.. 🙏🏿

[@j.a.whittler6983]

@@Ibochic1 Thank you. 😊 🙏🏾

[@jammzy2959]

Stay strong ♥️♥️♥️

[@86rouge]

JHud is the true representation of never giving up. We all should remember that when one door closes, another door, window, crack, etc. will open. Bless up!

[@sheilanehka6302]

I'm so proud of you Jennifer!!!!!!

[@singingmanmd]

Much continued success to you JH. You worked for it. Therefore, you truly deserve it!! We and your family are very proud of you!!

[@barnabaswannabe4652]

Jennifer taught this man a HUGE lesson. Hope he never forgets it.

[@QWERTYimpactboom]

WE ALL WANT HER TO WIN🎉

[@malargrosis]

A lesson in resilience and grit! Never give up on God.

[@valligirl6792]

Love you so much Jhud!!!! ❤️❤️

[@darriswilson1010]

thank you Jennifer 😊 at beginning I knew were STAR!!!!!!!looks at YOU NOW!!!!!!ARTISTS!!!!!!!!every AWARD!!!!!!

[@rtd301]

That's one fine lady ❤❤❤

[@kimberleysinclair7204]

She’s beautiful!

[@ChelyAmour]

Her drive is so inspirational!! Go JHud!! Great wisdom she shared here I hope we get more from the show 💕💕💕

[@HummerLove]

Jennifer Hudson is such an inspiration. She's beautiful, talented, strong and seemingly humble. She's had to deal with horrendous tragedies but managed to find tremendous success in life despite having faced such evil. May God continue to bless her.

[@anitajoiner8060]

OMG I JUST WATCHED THE DEBUT OF THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW . WHAT A CLASSY YOUNG LADY. SHE'S SMART, SASSY, FUNNY, HUMBLE AND DOWN TO EARTH. JENNIFER THIS SHOW IS A HIT! ALSO TO ONE VIRGO TO ANOTHER HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉.

[@createful_heart]

I love J Hud and I'm looking forward to watching this show.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

CRYINGGGGG. I remember those days! We voted like hell for her but we also loved fantasia and latoya london! I also thought Diana Degarmo was really sweet and likeable but JHuds elimination was such a shocker. Will NEVER forget that “I made it through the rain” performance they did (latoya, fantasia and jennifer). We recorded it on videotape LITERALLY (vcr). It was the biggest season ever. Man those were the sweet days. Im so proud to see her getting those blessings. Yesss come thru EGOT winner and congrats on your show! I love her positive mindset. You go girl!

[@helloxonsfan]

Wow! She is soooo gooood... & that show is off to a great start...!!! 💯 👍 ♥️

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

Congratulations, Princess 👸🏽 of Soul , Ms Jennifer Hudson 💕💗💕💗💗💕

[@angelacalderone9608]

Gods gift to us all....Jennifer Hudson😍🤗

[@meeks2311]

What I wished (not to late) they (Fantasia, LeToya, & Jennifer) would have released as a single is “ I made through the rain” they sang it in the medley in the finale OMG!!! Those 3 killed it in such a short amount of time.

[@raphaellagagliano4371]

Jennifer is the Queen💞💞💞💞💞💞🌠

[@nickbigd]

I’ve always disagreed with Simon that it was a bad song that got her eliminated. The arrangement suited her and showed her power. I think people took for granted she’d have tons of votes so they didn’t call in.

[@fergiie.]

I hope she can get Leona Lewis on here! They’re amazing when they sing together

[@Rosannasfriend]

JHUD kind of confirms Simon’s point. Because I look back at those old performances and she wasn’t at her best. She looked less comfortable on stage for example. And Simon knew that which is why he wasn’t as impressed. And she just said here she wasn’t choosing the best songs, particularly at the beginning. So it was never anything personal. She was starting to hit her stride the last two weeks or so before she was eliminated, so that’s why her elimination sucks. Yes, she always had the voice, but it’s not just about that. She didn’t come across as a star at that point, and she grew into it.

[@jjh2456]

@The Return it ain’t BS. If you also remember she was on the same season as Fantasia. Both of them could sing but one was ready for the spotlight at that moment and the other one wasn’t. That’s it. It’s not a conspiracy here.

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

@The Return Amen Amen 👍 💯

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

@@jjh2456 Neither one of the fantastic female singers are hurting in life. Both have great singing voices.. Jennifer Hudson was always my favorite and still is as of 2022 and always will be 😊

[@carolyncoleman6349]

Jennifer can show them better than she can tell them,go girl

[@ladyJMS01]

Congratulations Jennifer!!!!

[@bernizlapaz6633]

Nice to see this sit down, who is in charge of choosing the weeks and what is sung, overall J.H. year was and incredible year, and her talent can't be compared she is unique.

[@kendraatcherson1458]

I watch Simon Cowell on “America’s Got Talent” before on TV. And I like him a lot.

[@fuckurbody]

Who is he

[@kendraatcherson1458]

@@fuckurbody Simon Cowell from “America’s Got Talent.” He is a judge.

[@fuckurbody]

@@kendraatcherson1458 ooh thx😘

[@kendraatcherson1458]

@@fuckurbody you’re welcome 😉

[@kevinkilgore3346]

JENNIFER HUDSON IS MY EGOT. I love her. Always Classy, unparalleled talent and absolute gorgeous 😍

[@auchiethomas2560]

Congratulations JHud 😍😍😍😍

[@v.private5038]

I'm glad she invited Simon on the show. Simon was always my favorite... He told the truth.

[@pumlakambule8297]

Hey Jennifer Congrats on the Show😊 👋👋👋 We are very proud of you.😘💋❤️ And your the Best 😘 And Thank you for the statement you just made. Your elimination as you said drove you to believe that you will get somewhere with your talent. And you are doing it. Yippie Yippie Yippie😁

[@brittanychrissy]

Simon face not moving when he talk 😂

[@etravi5058]

I live in the Chicagoland area, and I remember the day before Jennifer hudson was eliminated there was a major storm in the Chicago area, that knocked out power to many. I believe that is the main reason she was eliminated so early in the competition.

[@KT-vl6yn]

I'm so happy for her well deserved🙏🌹 she's laid back real talk not all that hooping and hollering no fakeness here she is here to stay!❤

[@CandaceJDunkley]

Jennifer Hudson is such an inspiration "I said no I will be back. I didn't know when and I didn't know how but I will sing my way to it. and I kept that goal in mind and I didn't give up." She is such a great example of the power of manifestation when your faith meets your action. I hope the person reading this knows how special you are. You can achieve what you put your faith and energy towards. You are amazing! ~ Many blessings Candace KZbinr and Poet Covering Self-love

[@someitaliangirl1129]

love her positive attitude

[@chrisjacobsen5558]

Jennifer slayed “Weekend In England” and Barry was an incredible mentor!

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

I hope it will be a great show and she will have many seasons.

[@daneillerichards2446]

On which station does it aired on

[@indiarodgers3739]

Jennifer is so incredible and inspiring, I can't watch any more clips because I am going to cry. The truth will bring a mountain of tears upon you. Such a blessing. x

[@TheBurnonme]

Glad Simon came on the show to address that

[@BJgrace]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 Jennifer your gift of singing and your genuine love of humanity is a blessing from God and we are so fortunate to receive You again on another public platform, continue to be genuine! Love & peace from 💃🏾💕Team Twirl # Team Jen 💕🙏🏽

[@corysanon7084]

So proud of her, I hope this show does well!

[@nobibabe]

Jennifer Hudson has a show I love it. beautiful self. Congratulations mama 💕🙏🏾

[@latanyagraham6334]

Jennifer has always been my #1 choice and I was very, very upset when she was eliminated along with all 3 blacks being in the bottom 3. I love all her music, which a lot of it make up my playlist. Even though she was eliminated, it gave her the platform to propel forward and that she has done very well even in the midst of adversity. I have always been so very proud of Jennifer in all that she sets out to achieve. Congratulations baby girl, I know you will do well and thanks for having Simon as your first guest, even though he would make me very angry during your season, it brought out growth in him and I love him the more on AGT for the compassion he is displaying. Outstanding interview. Keep Slaying Jennifer.

[@hildaatim5700]

I can watch and listen to anything with JHUD

[@2306zazo]

She is beautiful and talented! 😍

[@kaweesapetermulondo4891]

Wow jhud can speak, am in awe!! Dreams come true we have just got to keep pushing!

[@Mr247star]

The night she got eliminated was the performance was the BEST vocally. Everything turned out the way I should have in her career.

[@spina8527]

Edit your comment!!! It gave me a headache 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kia9654]

I have to admit.. I thought this show was going to be bore city. However, she did an awesome job. Entertaining and kept my attention. Good job and congrats to you Jhud.

[@lynntodd2845]

Me too. Jhud did her thang. I like the direction she's going 👏👏

[@mdooms76]

Wow what a beautiful set. Best I've seen out of all talk shows.

[@sizwemfanafuthi6432]

A south African that was Always dreaming about seeing J.Hud on a show of her own!😗

[@lisa8793]

I enjoyed your first show. Congratulations 🎊 💥🎈💫and Happy 41st BIRTHDAY 🎂

[@theadrien_]

I’d love to see JHUD as a judge on AGT next year

[@mmsfoxxie1]

I love Jennifer but to be honest she (like Kelly Clarkson) brings too much personality with her and hard to turn it off.

[@henryha2285]

Her rendition of Weekend in New England was amazing. JHud was eliminated because there was a blackout in Chicago that week so she didn’t get her hometown votes. Doesn’t matter anymore though. Also, Barry Manilow is awesome.

[@ari333]

The conversation I didn't know I needed to hear until now.

[@starbright6579]

I work all day and so much that I didn't even realize Jennifer has her own show now. Wow, congratulations.

[@kpopu5862]

Idol was very popular in its first few seasons S1 to S8 because the show actuallly focused on the contestants. The producers actually spent a lot of time showcasing the personalities of each one making viewers get attached to their favorite contestants more. In the later seasons it was more about the judges similar to the voice. More about the judges career, judges banters and drama and it felt like the contestants are no longer the star of the show. So its hard for audiences to get attached to a contestant and when the show is over they no longer support the winners. Even the group performances during the results night back then showcased the bond and personalities of the contestants. Now they removed those group performances.

[@johnabreu1782]

❤️🌹🎶🤩💪🏻 she’s a legend

[@vivaciousviv2984]

Keeping the Goal in mind and never Giving Up 💯

[@MadinBt]

I just realized this is the same Studio where The Ellen Show was held.. Congratulation Jennifer Hudson!.. Wish you all the best for your Talk Show 😊👍

[@KiLovely]

Congratulations on your new show Jennifer Hudson! So happy for you! 💛

[@sylviamckinley266]

I just love Jennifer and I wish her nothing but the best...xoxo... May God continue to bless her and keep her safe...🥰

[@livyett9251]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@xxmatt07]

Best talent to come from American idol period

[@truthhurtshuh5443]

The thing I like with Jennifer Hudson didn't win but she still determine and kept pushing and she knew what her goals were and she she didn't quit that's what I love about her she deserves everything that comes her way.🤗

[@EvolvingMama_]

Okayyyyy JHud got a show 😱👏🏾😍🥳

[@ajayjames5198]

And now you have a EGOT... look at God.... if never giving up was a person... baby you deserve it.. and now you have a talk show too... WOW... you are a Queen❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@machoman1016]

I remember Simon once told her that she was out of her league...but then had a complete 360 from top 9 - top 7 week.