Jennifer Hudson Show Renewed For 5th Season
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Rumors flew faster than a Spirit Tunnel shimmy earlier this month when rumors swirled that The Jennifer Hudson Show can be went ahead TV heaven The talk picked up steam after news broke about the cancellations of Sherri and The Kelly Clarkson Showbut it looks like J. Hud's show is safe.
Meanwhile, Sherri Shepherd continues to speak out, vowing not to go down without a fight.
On February 19, Fox Television stations and Telepictures officially renewed The Jennifer Hudson Show for a fifth season. That's right—the EGOT-winning powerhouse isn't going anywhere. According to VariationHudson's daytime series will continue to light up both the ratings charts and social media feeds.
Since its debut in September 2022, the show has carved out a colorful career of its own. Between headline-making interviews, electric live performances, and that pre-show ritual-turned-cultural-movement, Hudson has built more than a talk show; she has built a culture-changing program. The now iconic Spirit Tunnel alone has amassed over 6 billion views across platforms, becoming one of daytime TV's most cherished traditions.
“This show is about connecting with people in meaningful ways and sharing stories that uplift and inspire,” Hudson said in a statement. “Our audience is the heartbeat of the show, and I can't wait to take Season 5 to new heights.”
The ratings for The Jennifer Hudson Show Are up
And the numbers? They sing backup. For the 2025–26 season, the show saw year-over-year growth among adults 25–54 and women 25–54, with a 10% bump among women in the key demo, Variation noted. Social media was also on fire. Followers jumped 90.7% to 17.5 million, impressions skyrocketed 242.8% to 7.5 billion, and engagement jumped 164.1% to 537 million.
The series is currently #1 among daytime talk shows on TikTok and Threads, while continuing to expand across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.
Lauren Blincoe, SVP of Current Programming for Telepictures, was delighted, saying: “We are celebrating this milestone and look forward to creating even more moments that uplift, inspire and allow guests and audiences to 'feel the love'.”
Sherri Shepherd said they are still fighting to keep Sherri Life
As Hudson calls out the confetti, things look a little uncertain for Sherri Shepherd. The Emmy-nominated comedian is still fighting to keep up Sherri alive after producers canceled the show after its fourth season earlier this month.
During a performance on February 17 at Today alongside Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager, the 58-year-old host made one thing clear: she is not bowing down.
Shepherd shared that she has been overwhelmed by the support that has poured in since the news of the cancellation.
“I've had famous people call me. So many people have called and written to tell me how much of an impact this show has made, and I'm grateful that I've lived a dream for four years. How many people can say they got to live a dream with great ratings? Where you got to have a platform that made a difference?”
For Shepherd, the mission was always simple and heartfelt.
“I told my staff and crew, the only thing mandated is that we give people joy through laughter,” she continued. “That's it. And I would always pray, 'Lord, show them the side of you that loves to laugh.' And I have to do that for four years.”
Before changing the subject, the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree said she wasn't ready to dim the studio lights just yet.
“Let me tell you something. I'm from the Shepherds of Chicago. We're not going down without a fight, not at all. So, I'm still trying to keep this up, and you haven't seen the last of Sherri“She told Jones and Hager.
“I mean, I got to dance with former first lady Michelle Obama, you know, and people had fun and wanted to come on the show. So, I'm disappointed. I got a great staff and crew that made it easy. So that's why I'm saying I'm not going down without a fight,” she added.
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