Fox Television Networks and Telepictures have renewed “The Jennifer Hudson Show” for a fifth season, keeping the EGOT winner’s daytime talk series at the top of ratings and social media charts. The renewal comes as the daytime landscape continues to change, with “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “Shelly” both recently announcing their end of production.
Hudson’s daytime talk show premiered in September 2022 and has continued to break new ground ever since, from star-studded interviews and live music to a pre-show ritual that has taken on a life of its own. Spirit Tunnel has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, racking up more than 6 billion views across platforms and establishing itself as one of daytime television’s most infectious traditions.
“This show is about connecting with people in meaningful ways and sharing stories that uplift and inspire,” Hudson said. “Our viewers are the heart of the show, and we can’t wait to take Season 5 to new heights.”
In the 2025-26 season, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” recorded year-on-year growth in adults aged 25-54 and women aged 25-54, with viewer ratings among key demographics of women increasing by 10%. Social media engagement exploded, with total followers up 90.7% to 17.5 million, impressions up 242.8% to 7.5 billion, and engagement up 164.1% to 537 million. The show ranks #1 among daytime talk shows on TikTok and Threads and continues to grow its audience on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X.
Season 4 featured an A-list lineup including Lizzo, Delroy Lindo, Kate Hudson, Hilary Duff, Sterling K. Brown, Charlie Puth, Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and more. But it’s the Spirit Tunnel that continues to captivate fans. It’s easy to see why. Viewers love watching the show’s staff fill the hallways, belt out familiar songs with lyrics rewritten especially for the guests, and send them out onto the soundstage in the most personal and fun way possible.
“Spirit Tunnel is a perfect example of how ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ brings people together,” said Lauren Blincoe, Telepictures’ senior vice president of current programming. “It’s a segment that resonates both emotionally and digitally and truly ‘feels the love’ to viewers.”
Produced by JHUD Productions and Telepictures and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, the show has won four NAACP Image Awards, a GLAAD Excellence in Media Award, a Webby Award, a Shorty Award, a Clio Entertainment Award, and has been nominated for 13 Daytime Emmy Awards.
