The Jennifer Hudson Show

"9-1-1" star Angela Bassett stops by for the Season 3 premiere.

Next, the MUSYCA Youth Choir of Los Angeles, California, performs in-studio.

Jennifer then welcomes Sherllay Debe Petion from Cape Coral, Florida, who gave birth to her daughter, Bithiah, at 35 weeks in the back seat of a rideshare. With her husband away, Sherllay called a rideshare to get to the hospital but went into labor en route. The driver pulled over, and Bithiah was born under a Miami highway during rush hour. Sherllay wrote in to thank the two female officers who helped her that day.

Marlon Wayans joins Jennifer in the studio to discuss his "Wild Child" comedy tour and more.

Jennifer then welcomes 5-year-old drill team captain Kenzley Reign of Sophisticated Sounds & Steppers Drill Team & Drum Squad from Los Angeles, California. Director Brandon Glasco's mother founded the organization in 2004 as a way to give back to the community and offer kids in South L.A. something fun to look forward to. Because the team has limited resources, Brandon and the trainers regularly go out of pocket to provide the kids with anything they need to participate. The squad currently has about 60 members and Brandon says they are all like family.

Next, the 8-year-old "Green Twins," Marnie and Mylah Green, join Jennifer. These adorable kids from Burnley, England, are famous for finishing each other's sentences. Over the summer, they became internet sensations when their hilarious reaction to the price of two ice creams (£9) went viral. The sisters are enjoying their newfound fame and dream of opening an ice cream shop where kids eat for free and adults pay affordable prices. In addition to their viral stardom, they're also competitive dancers who have won multiple European championships.

Leslie Jones stops by to talk about her comedy tour.

Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Alaya Armbrister from Broward County, Florida. Alaya won the 400 meters gold at the 2024 AAU Nationals, making her the fastest 6-year-old in the country. Her viral race videos have been shared by ESPN SportsCenter celebrities, and even Olympic athletes. Fans already line up for photos with her at meets. Her dad and coach, DeAndre, noticed her talent at age 3, and Alaya dreams of competing in the Olympics one day.

Dave Bautista visits to chat about his new action-comedy film, "The Killer's Game."

Jennifer also welcomes Ralmon McAfee and his 11-year-old daughter, Ma'Kynzeigh, from Houston, Texas. Ralmon made headlines after sharing an emotional video of himself crying tears of pride over his daughter's academic achievements. Overcome with emotion as he watched Ma'Kynzeigh accept her awards, Ralmon explained that his own struggles in school and early diagnosis of learning disabilities made the moment especially meaningful. By sharing his video, Ralmon hopes to break the stigma surrounding men showing their emotions, proving that vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Demi Moore joins the studio to chat about her new critically acclaimed film, "The Substance."

Jennifer then welcomes Terrica Williams and her son, 9-year-old Czar Glanton Jr., from Polk County, Florida. A heartwarming video of Terrica running football drills with her son after work has gone viral. Four years ago, when Czar first started playing football, Terrica noticed he wasn't getting picked for games. Determined to help him improve, she took matters into her own hands. Despite a demanding schedule as a full-time single parent working at a nursing facility, Terrica taught herself the game and began running extra practices with Czar. Now, this special time they share is not only helping him thrive but also bringing joy to people everywhere and inspiring moms across the country.

Rob Lowe from "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "The Floor" stops by.

Jennifer then welcomes Zalah Vallien, a student from Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts in Norwalk, Connecticut, whose viral video singing the national anthem in her school's cafeteria earned her the nickname "powerhouse." Zalah opens up about Jennifer's influence on her life and how meeting her is a dream come true. Originally from central Louisiana, Zalah only sees her family once or twice a year. Raised by her young single mom and pastor grandmother, she shares a close bond with her younger sister, whom she calls her "baby," and is her biggest fan.

Terrence Howard drops by to chat about his new miniseries, "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."

Next, the 8-year-old "Green Twins," Marnie and Mylah Green, join Jennifer. These adorable kids from Burnley, England, are famous for finishing each other's sentences. Over the summer, they became internet sensations when their hilarious reaction to the price of two ice creams (£9) went viral. The sisters are enjoying their newfound fame and dream of opening an ice cream shop where kids eat for free and adults pay affordable prices. In addition to their viral stardom, they're also competitive dancers who have won multiple European championships.

Power couple Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe discuss their podcast "We Don't Always Agree."

"The Curse of the Necklace" stars Violet McGraw and Madeleine McGraw chat with Jennifer about their film.

Flavor Flav joins Jennifer in the studio.

Saweetie is here!

Jennifer also welcomes 2-year-old math prodigy Devan Defreitas and his father, Duane, from Queens, New York. Devan became a viral sensation at 15 months for his math skills, with his first word being "seven." Now at age 2, he's solving sixth-grade math problems and memorizing over 160 digits of pi.

Alfonso Ribeiro from "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" is here.

Jennifer then welcomes Stephany Faublas and her daughter, Cadence, from Charlotte, South Carolina, whose viral video has millions of views. Stephany, a single mom, replaced Cadence's iPad with educational activities before kindergarten and was surprised by her daughter's positive reaction. Cadence now feels ready for school and dreams of getting a "good job" to buy a dog and her dream car.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff sits down with Jennifer in the studio.

Next, Jennifer welcomes Angel Everett and her mother, Dorothy Johnson, from Montgomery, Alabama, to share their family's breast cancer journey. Angel cared for her sister Eboni through treatment and later faced her own diagnosis, undergoing a double mastectomy. Though both were declared cancer-free, Eboni's cancer returned, and she passed away in July. The family now honors her memory by continuing her advocacy for early testing and establishing a scholarship in her name.

Gwen Stefani visits to chat about "The Voice."

Jennifer then welcomes back etiquette expert Myka Meier.

"Love Island" Season 6 winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham also stop by.

Common and Pete Rock will join Jennifer in the studio to perform their song "A GOD (There Is)" from their latest album, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1."

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is here to chat about her new film, "House of Spoils."

Jennifer then welcomes Suborno Bari from the Bronx, New York, who recently made headlines as the youngest student in NYU's 200-year history. On a full-ride scholarship, Suborno is double majoring in math and physics, set to graduate in 2026, with plans to earn his Ph.D. by 2029. His ultimate goal is to become a professor by age 16 or 17. Outside of academics, Suborno enjoys gardening, badminton, and chess.

Jennifer also chats with Johnny Rodriguez from Orange County, California, a former pro lacrosse player and head coach at Mater Dei High School. After leading his team to national recognition, Johnny stepped down following an ALS diagnosis last October, just as his wife was expecting their second child. Despite the diagnosis, he remains positive and advocates for ALS awareness, partnering with Augie's Quest to launch "Athletes vs. ALS." This October, he'll receive an ALS Champion Award. Johnny, who experiences fatigue and muscle weakness, inspires other patients to "win the day."

The one and only Jimmy Kimmel from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" stops by the show.

Tems sits down for a chat and also performs a song from her album "Born in the Wild."

Jennifer also welcomes Dr. Brian Rambarran, a urologist from Buffalo, New York, who is also a dedicated pilot. Once a month, Dr. Rambarran flies rescue missions to save animals, with a viral video of him unloading puppies garnering millions of views. For the past 12 years, he's been rescuing dogs from kill shelters and euthanasia lists in Asheville, North Carolina, and transporting them to Nickel City Canine Rescue in Buffalo. As a urological cancer surgeon, he saves lives — and he gives dogs a second chance at life, too.

Wayne Brady and members of his blended family, including Maīle Brady, Mandie Taketa, and Jason Fordham, stop by to discuss their reality series "Wayne Brady: The Family Remix."

Khalid is here to talk about his album "Sincere."

Jennifer also welcomes Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization. Currently on the front lines of Hurricane Helene relief, Feeding America partners with food banks and local programs to provide food for those in need and advocates for lasting solutions to hunger.

Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, and Sherry Cola join Jennifer to chat about their Netflix series "Nobody Wants This."  

Jennifer also welcomes Maria Niemetz from Ontario, California, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Maria is an NICU nurse, grandmother, and breast cancer survivor. We'll show a heartfelt nomination video from her daughter Rosanna and former daughter-in-law Cristina, both in the audience, and invite them to join Maria onstage. To top it off, Maria's whole family, including her grandchildren, will walk out and surprise her.

Josh Groban is here to talk about his nonprofit Find Your Light Foundation and its upcoming annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. 

Jennifer also welcomes William "Billy" Green Jr.  from Harlem, New York. A proud Puerto Rican, Black, Italian, gay, and nonbinary teacher, Billy has taught chemistry and physics for over 20 years at A. Philip Randolph, a Title I high school. Named the 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year and Grand Marshal of the Queens Pride Parade, Billy's passion for teaching, shaped by his experience with homelessness, drives him to serve underserved schools, as well as the prison on Rikers Island. He also co-leads the school's LGBTQ affinity group and founded an LGBTQ youth support center in East Harlem.

Tia Mowry stops by the studio to chat about her reality series "My Next Act."

GloRilla is also here to discuss her album "Glorious."

Actor and host Joel McHale stops by to chat about the new season of "Crime Scene Kitchen."

Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old award-winning inventor Anirudh Rao from Lone Tree, CO. Anirudh will share the inspiration behind his groundbreaking invention — an early tornado detection system that extends the warning time from 15 to 45 minutes. His innovative work has earned him recognition across the STEM community.

Actor Blair Underwood discusses his role in the STARZ series "Three Women" 

R&B sensation Victoria Monét unveils the details of her highly anticipated album "JAGUAR II: Deluxe Edition."

HGTV's hosts Keith & Evan stop by to chat about the new season of "HGTV's Bargain Block: New Orleans." 

CNN Host Jake Tapper drops by and will be joined by his daughter Alice Paul Tapper to discuss her new book "Use Your Voice."

Plus, "Sean the Science Kid" from Lilburn, GA, is here to share his enthusiasm about teaching others about science. His viral videos have become a beloved sensation, teaching people fun science facts and answering questions. 

Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah on the inspiration behind his upcoming YouTube comedy stand-up special.  

Comedian Allison Reese will perform her spot-on impression of Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Next, Jennifer welcomes Assistant Principal Tony Wishard from Fredericksburg, VA. Tony's journey from teacher to administrator recently went viral, as he shared heartfelt memories of his students from over the years. In his 12-year career, Tony has gone above and beyond to support his students, not only in the classroom but also in their personal lives. He's known for using his own funds to provide essentials. Tony regularly eats lunch with students, celebrates their milestones, and serves as a coach and mentor to many.

Jennifer Hudson will give an exclusive debut performance from her new holiday album "The Gift of Love." Get ready for a magical musical moment that will light up your holiday season!

Actors Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews join Jennifer to discuss the exciting reboot of "Everybody Still Hates Chris."

Plus, Jennifer welcomes the Senters Family from Phoenix, AZ — Ryan and Sara Senters, along with their nine adopted children. Together, they will share their powerful journey of founding Ohana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in Arizona. Through Ohana, the Senters family provides life-changing opportunities, including mentorship programs, career services, and transformative experiences that help these young people thrive beyond their immediate communities.

Emmy Award-winning professional dancer and host Derek Hough swings by to chat about his upcoming dance tour, "Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays," and this season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Next, former WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes sits down with Jennifer to discuss her advocacy work and personal journey with breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Actor and comedian Lamorne Morris drops by to chat about the new film "Saturday Night."

Jennifer then welcomes Josiah Johnson and his grandmother Theresa from Sacramento, California. Their rap battle videos have gone viral, attracting attention from celebrities like Timbaland, Drake, and Snoop Dogg. In their lighthearted battles, Josiah jokes about Theresa's dentures and orthopedic shoes, while she playfully brings up his knee surgery at 21. Despite the teasing, they show the love between them. 

Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman visits the show to talk about the second season of "Lioness." 

Joan Vassos makes an appearance to talk about being the first-ever lead of "The Golden Bachelorette."

Plus, Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old Jack Carlin from El Paso, Texas. Over the summer, "Jack the Great" went viral for his excitement and love of watching the lights turn off. Since then, he's traveled around the country to see the lights turn off at sports games, event centers, stores, and popular destinations like the Alamo, the Vegas Strip, and the Empire State Building. Next, he'll be heading to Paris to watch the Eiffel Tower lights turn off.

Joel Madden stops by to chat about the new season of "Ink Master."

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. drops by to discuss hosting CNN's "Have I Got News For You."

Hollywood power couple Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete discuss their exciting hosting journey in the new season of "Queens Court."

Jennifer then welcomes Madison Crowell and her mom, Melissa Langley, from Hinesville, Georgia. Madison made headlines for receiving over $15 million in scholarships and being accepted to 231 colleges, choosing a full-ride scholarship to High Point University. As a first-generation college student, she aims to inspire underprivileged youth. President Biden congratulated her, calling her a future leader.

Actress and comedian Kathryn Hahn stops by to chat about the new Disney+ series "Agatha All Along."

Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik and his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, are here to chat about this exciting season of "Dancing with the Stars."

Jennifer then welcomes Colette Louis and her daughter Cami from Charlotte, North Carolina, to the show. Their video went viral after Colette helped Cami prepare for her first father-daughter dance. Colette highlights the importance of instilling confidence and self-esteem in young girls, something she missed out on growing up, and aims to empower Cami and others.

Father and son Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. join Jennifer at the show. The actors and comedians will be chatting about the CBS show "Poppa's House."

Plus, SportsCenter's Hannah Storm visits to discuss her personal journey with breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mother-daughter duo Kenedi and Ellen Smith from Murrieta, California, stop by to share their inspiring journey through multiple surrogacies. They're now spreading awareness and education through their podcast, "Stop. Sit. Surrogate," where they discuss the many facets of surrogacy and the invaluable experiences it offers.

Actor Blair Underwood drops by to chat with Jennifer about the new STARZ series "Three Women."

Jennifer welcomes popular TikTok sister duo Sarah and Emily Francati from Rochester, New York. The sisters share their inspiring story about how Sarah stepped up at age 15 to help raise her younger sister Emily, who has Down syndrome, after their mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. Despite the challenges, Emily felt love from Sarah. They formed a close bond, which remained even after their mom's disease went into remission. Now a senior in high school and a basketball coach, Emily hopes to inspire others about the capabilities of people with Down syndrome.

Plus, a beauty alert! Jennifer welcomes back professional makeup artist Abby Wren. Abby will show how you can elevate your Halloween makeup with a few simple tricks.

It's "The Jennifer Hudson Show" Halloween Celebration! Tune in for a special episode of spooktacular fun, featuring performances, festive costumes, and special surprises!

Award-winning musician and actress and the "Queen of Halloween," Janelle Monáe, stops by to show off her amazing costume!

Singer Lance Bass joins the celebration to chat about the Paramount+ documentary "Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands."  

Jennifer welcomes rapper and actor Ludacris to the show. They'll be discussing the new season of the music competition series "Rhythm + Flow."  

Hip-hop legend Warren G visits Jennifer's stage to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his album "Regulate…G Funk Era" and his upcoming tour.

Broadway star Ethan Slater then chats with Jennifer about his magical role as Boq in the highly anticipated film "Wicked."

Plus, Jennifer welcomes back 7-year-old Bella Baker from Los Angeles to ask for Bella's take on what she would do if she were president!

Singer, songwriter, and actress Christina Milian chats with Jennifer about her new Netflix film, "Meet Me Next Christmas."

Then, Jennifer Ellis and her husband Travis from Fayetteville, West Virginia, join the show and share their story of how the loss of a loved one brought them together.

R&B sensation Jason Derulo is here is chat about his newest single, "Make Me Happy."

New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima stops by to share tips on ways to take care of yourself and protect your joy during Election Week. She'll also talk about her upcoming book, "Worthy."

HGTV's Drew and Jonathan Scott stop by to chat about their new series, "Don't Hate Your House with the Property Brothers." 

Plus, Jennifer welcomes Rachel Siegel, a dance instructor in Los Angeles who went viral after posting about being left at the altar and then going to her wedding reception solo to celebrate with friends and family.

Vocal legend Andrea Bocelli visits the show to talk about his upcoming concert film, "Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration." Tune in for a transcendent musical moment between Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, and her pianist, Charles Jones.

Jennifer also welcomes twin sisters Alex and Ashley Kern from Buffalo, New York, who share their inspiring story. In 2016, Ashley, a high school senior, was injured in a drive-by shooting that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She and Alex had planned to attend college together and pursue nursing careers as first-generation graduates. After months in the hospital and rehab, Ashley missed the chance to start college with Alex. Despite these challenges, she persevered and eventually graduated from nursing school alongside her sister.

R&B sensation Ciara will discuss her new song "Wassup" ft. Busta Rhymes.

Eight-year-old Hannah Strickland and her mom, Dawn, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, chat about their viral video of Hannah joyfully picking out Christmas tree ornaments. The heartwarming moment quickly gained attention online. Tune-in to see Jennifer's big surprise for Hannah!

Jennifer welcomes community leader Antonio Brown from St. Petersburg, FL. Antonio, owner of Central Station Barbershop & Grooming, offers free haircuts to kids in his ‘Competitive Readers Book Club." Inspired by barbershop culture as a safe space, he started the program to improve literacy in his community. Instead of paying for the haircut, kids learn about saving and financial literacy.

Actor Justin Hartley joins Jennifer to talk about Season 2 of his hit series "Tracker."

Jennifer welcomes Noah Wilks and his mom, Jasmine, from Redford, Michigan, to the stage. Noah recently went viral when a video captured his newfound confidence and swagger after his first day of first grade.

Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence will chat about his comedy tour "Ya'll Know What It Is!"

Plus, Jennifer welcomes theater teacher Alison Calder and her former student Cienna Dixon. Cienna shares how Alison made a lasting impact on her, especially during her mental health struggles. Cienna says she wouldn't be here without Alison's support, and as thank you, she got a tattoo of Alison's phrase "Always with you."

Jennifer will celebrate "Hurricane Heroes," highlighting inspiring stories of brave individuals who emerged as heroes during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This special episode spotlights the resilience and selflessness of first responders, community leaders, and everyday citizens who came together to support one another.