Jennifer Hudson has expressed support for Kelly Clarkson following the announcement that 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' will conclude after its seventh season. Hudson called Clarkson 'amazing' and wished her the best during a promotional event for her new film. The decision allows Clarkson to focus more on her family.
Jennifer Hudson voiced her admiration for Kelly Clarkson at the premiere of the animated movie 'Goat' on Friday. 'Kelly is amazing,' Hudson said. 'I wish her the absolute best. She’s done really well – and she’s a GOAT!'
Clarkson revealed on February 2 that the seventh and final season of her daytime talk show would wrap up this fall. In her statement, she explained, 'Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives.' Production for the season proceeds as planned, with special guest hosts to be revealed later.
Launched in 2019, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' features Clarkson interviewing celebrities and everyday people with compelling stories. Episodes begin with a 'Kellyoke' segment, where Clarkson and her band cover songs by other artists. The program has earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, securing four straight victories for outstanding daytime talk series and host. It is produced by Universal Television, distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, and broadcast in more than 200 U.S. markets, with Alex Duda as showrunner and executive producer.
Hudson's own 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' which debuted in 2022, has received 12 Daytime Emmy nominations. The announcement comes amid other changes in daytime TV, including the cancellation of Sherri Shepherd's 'Sherri' after four seasons.
At the 'Goat' premiere, Hudson also shared personal insights, saying, 'My son is my GOAT.' The film, set for theaters on February 13, stars Hudson as the mother of a young goat named Will, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, who dreams of competing in roarball, a sport akin to basketball for elite animals. The cast includes Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry as a producer, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, and Jelly Roll.