I was 742 I remember the number, she said. It was on Entertainment Tonight, and I said you, You know, I have a feeling some amazing things are gonna happen to you. Member, I said, People that need to win, win. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, Simon Cowell Addresses Jennifer Hudson's 'American Idol' Elimination. "Who chose stupid Barry Manilow week?" "Thank you for that encouragement you was always giving me," she said. '", While the OGIdoljudge was shocked by the results, she revealed the words of encouragement she shared with Hudson after the controversial elimination. Of course, it wasn't your fault and then, of course, what happened, happened.". You were funny and you took it with grace because you kind of got it. And I hope you feel my heart.". The Jennifer Hudson Show. Jennifer - who has received various accolades during her career, including Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards - then joked: "They still be mad." All those memories I have right from the beginning is like, Why was the show so big in those days? It was because of people like you, Cowell told Hudson. And then, of course, what happened, happened., The former Idol judge went on to asked Hudson if she would have changed her song choice if she could go back in time. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. I always thought that about you.". Although Cowell famously critiqued Hudson throughout the competitioninfamously telling her "you're out of your depth" as she was voted off, which he ultimately apologized forin 2007there's no love lost between these two, with Cowell sayingAmerican Idolwas "so big" because of the talent cycling through. Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol a shocking decision that Paula Abdul has heard about nearly every day since. I ran right to middle front and I got to dance. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. And even though we had that, kind of, banter, you and I, it was always that. "And even though we had that banter, you and I, it was always that. Its a combination of talent, determination, and real personality, Cowell began. Your love and your drive isn't. Simon Cowell has a theory about why Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol 18 years ago. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Jennifer Hudson welcomed Paula Abdul to her eponymous talk show on Friday (March 3) to look back on their time together on season three of American Idol. According to Cowell, 62, poor song choice may have led to Hudson's demise on the show. "And even though we had that kind of, like,banter, you and I, it was always that. Remember: No is the beginning of a negotiation. And I carried that with me my whole life.. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online, American Idol Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Guest Alums, Jennifer Hudson Got Kelly Clarkson's Advice Ahead of Talk Show Launch (Exclusive). When you were eliminated, it was like the whole world was pissed. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" I mean, that was a moment," Abdul said. Because that song, little do you know, it led me to getting Dreamgirls honey! And then, of course, what happened, happened. Simon Cowell has a theory about why Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol 18 years ago. "No, but it's other songs before that that I would have changed 'cause that song led me to get Dreamgirls, honey,"Hudsonresponded. Leading up to her rise to fame, Jennifer Hudson was the singer for a cruise ship. Jennifer became a household name at the age of 22 while appearing on the third season of American Idol in 2004. On the debut episode, Cowell also asked Hudson about her Idol elimination, wondering, "Would you have changed the song or would you have kept things as they were?" Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I always thought that about you.". '", Cowell appeared during the show's premiere, in which the 63-year-old attributed the show's success to contestants like Hudson, noting that her "combination of talent, determination, and real personality" drove viewers to tune in. She then shared the story about auditioning to be a Laker Girl despite not being the obvious choice. She brought a dance bag full of different outfits to the audition, where hundreds of girls were vying for a chance to become a cheerleader for the L.A. Lakers. You're walking away with your talent. It's been almost 20 years since then-aspiring singer and now EGOT winner! Barry Manilow structured that song as if it was And I Am Telling You and a lot of people thought thats what I was singing., She continued, When youre on a show like that, you want to have the song that you feel represents you best and it was a few songs in the beginning that I was like, I dont feel like that represents my artistry. Circle of Life felt like represented my artistry. Sign up for TV Scoop. 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', Jennifer Hudson on Her Talk Show, EGOT Win and Facing Fears Head On: 'You Will Always See Me Try', Blake Shelton Surprised Jennifer Hudson's Son with a Goat for Christmas a Few Years Ago, Watch Jennifer Hudson Sing 'Dreamgirls' Duet with 'Glee' Alum Amber Riley, Jennifer Hudson Wants This Grammy Winner to Appear on Her Talk Show: 'That Would Be Cool', Watch Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson Sing Tricky Classic Opera Duet: 'This Key Is Really High! Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. And I don't know when, I don't know how, but I will sing my way to it.' You can watch Hudsons conversation with Cowell in the video above. I always knew how determined you were. Then they said, back half of the arena come forward, the front half go back. Jennifer became a household name at the age of 22 while appearing on the third season of American Idol in 2004. You're walking away with yourgift.' "Thank you for that encouragement you was always giving me," she said. ", Hudson then reached out and held Abdul's hands. "And then once I was, I was like 'You know what? 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Watch Abdul and Hudson discuss Idol and the trickiness of working with Cowell in the clip above. The singer told her former judge Simon Cowell that the song that got her eliminated from the show is actually the reason she got her breakout role in Dreamgirls, which then earned her an Oscar. ", Hudson then reached out and held Abdul's hands, sharing her gratitude for her former mentor. A standout all season long, it was a giant shock when she was eliminated during Top 7 week. She showed off her trophy on her Instagram, alongside her Emmy, two Grammys and Oscar. And I remember thinking, 'This is not a great song.' The perfect tummy control bodysuit, a popcorn gadget, more bestsellers starting at $8, Simon Cowell is getting candid about Jennifer Hudsons 2004 elimination on American Idol.. "I appreciate it so much.". SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, The Jennifer Hudson Show Producer Promises Music Just Not How You Might Expect. Simon Cowell is getting candid about Jennifer Hudsons 2004 elimination on American Idol. The 62-year-old AI judge was the singers first guest on the debut Cowell then replied, I remember thinking, This is not a great song. It wasnt your fault. WebRandy Jackson still hasnt forgotten about Jennifer Hudsons breathtaking performances on season three of the hit show American Idol. Cowell then shared his perspective on that night when Hudson didnt make it to the next round in the singing competition. Paula Abdul also shares her pride at being 60 and working as a performer for over 40 years. By the time I was eliminated, I felt like I got an opportunity to display who I was as an artist, so I was OK with being eliminated. It wasn't me," he said at the time. The season premiered on January 19, 2004, Ryan Seacrest hosts as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan guide aspiring singers on their way to superstardom. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Liz Calvario is a Los Angeles-based reporter and editor forTODAY.comwho covers entertainment, pop culture and trending news. Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's Relationship Timeline, 'AGT: All-Stars' : Simon Cowell Helps 1 Act Make History by Unexpectedly Pushing His Golden Buzzer, 'American Idol' Reunion! "You were funny and you took it with grace because you kind of got it. Oh my goodness, that was a moment, the OG Idol judge said. The Jennifer Hudson Show airs weekdays in syndication (check local listings). Jennifer won an Oscar for her performance in the motion picture, and today the award-winning singer, actress, and producer is one of only 17 people with EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status. "I appreciate it so much.". I dont know when and I dont know how but Ill sing my way to it,' Hudson concluded. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Hudson went home in a shocking elimination after finding herself in the bottom three with fellow frontrunners LaToya London and eventual winner Fantasia And you still got it today, y'all, J-Hud is in her house!". The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. During their conversation, Hudson asked for his perspective on things from the night she got booted from the competition. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. "I always knew how determined you were, and you were funny and you took it with grace," Cowell said of Hudson's time on 'American Idol.'. Jennifer Hudson Sang On A Disney Cruise Ship Before American Idol. WebJennifer Hudson celebrated the debut of her new talk show by discussing her 'American Idol' elimination with acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell. On Friday, the singer welcomed Paula AbdulonThe Jennifer Hudson Show, several months afterappearances byRandy JacksonandSimon Cowell. "People that don't need to win end up winning big time," the OG judge recalls telling the then-hopeful at the time. This competition may be over, but your passion isnt, your love and your drive isnt., Despite the elimination and coming in seventh, that didnt stop Hudson from continuing her career. She's since gone on to have a lucrative recording and producing career, and is the youngest woman and second African American woman to receive the coveted EGOT for all four major entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. I was thinking, Who chose stupid Barry Manilow week? Wasnt me, Cowell said, with Hudson recalling the week's theme being Weekend In New England., I remember thinking, This is not a great song. It wasnt your fault and then, of course, what happened, happened, he continued. This competition may be over but your passion isn't. Hudson then explained that people still approach her to vent over her elimination and how mad they are about it to this day. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. Barry Manilow actually helped Hudson out in a big way. I always knew how determined you were," Cowell added. Jennifer Hudsonhas officially had all three ofAmerican Idol'soriginal judging panel on her talk show! LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, RYAN SEACREST, LUKE BRYAN, Paula Abdul on Why Jennifer Hudson Didnt Need to Win American Idol, AMERICAN IDOL- LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN, American Idol LUKE BRYAN, KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE, Kat Luna, Alejandro "Space Cowboy" Garrido, RILEY THOMPSON, ASHLEY HESS, WALKER BURROUGHS, LAINE HARDY, LACI KAYE BOOTH, MADISON VANDENBURG, BOBBY BONES, WADE COTABRUCE, UCHE, DIMITRIUS GRAHAM, JEREMIAH LLOYD HARMON. "Barry Manilow structured that song as if it was "And I Am Telling You," and a lot of people thought that's what I was singing.". Oh, my goodness, I mean, that was a moment, said Paula. Jennifer became a household name at the age of 22 while appearing on the third season of American Idol in 2004. says the actress. There were few songs in the beginning, that I was like, 'I don't think that represents my artistry.' afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Paula Abdul is revealing the words of encouragement she shared with Jennifer Hudson back when JHud was eliminated during American Idol.. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. And thats how Paula became a Laker Girl, and the rest is history. ", "That is a good question," Hudson laughed. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. "When you were eliminated, it was like the whole world was pissed!". American Idol type TV Show network genre Reality It's been almost 20 years since then-aspiring singer and now EGOT winner! Jennifer Hudson Hopes Fans 'Discover Their Superpower' While Watching New Talk Show, Simon Cowell Was Once Offered His Own Talk Show But He Backed Out: 'Literally Couldn't Do' It, Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson Worried 'Smash' Duet Was a 'Terrible Song' but 'We Had a Little Fun', Jennifer Hudson and John Legend Duet 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' for Her Talk Show's 100th Episode, Jennifer Hudson Tears Up Announcing Her Talk Show's Season 2 Renewal: 'Greatest Joys of My Career'. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Abdul isn't the only former judge who has visited Hudson, now a two-time Grammy winner, on her daytime television show to discuss their Idol connection. Youre walking away with your gift. This competition may be over, but your passion isnt. ", "I remember thinking, 'This was not a great song," he continued. Hudson was a contestant in season three of the singing competition. "Counting down til my birthday ! All Rights Reserved. Elsewhere in the interview, Cowell also credited Hudson's personality for making Idol's early seasons such a success. But Abdul knew right away that the end of Hudson's Idol run was only the start of her greater journey. No, but its other songs before that that I wouldve changed, Hudson said. Jennifer Hudson 'didn't need to win American People still talk to me about God, that night that Jennifer Hudson was eliminated, Abdul said, before recalling a conversation shed had with Hudson after Wasn't your fault. In May 2009, MTV listed Hudson as the sixth greatest contestant in American Idol history and noted her exit was the most shocking of all time. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. And then once I was, I was like, You know what, youre walking away with your talent, youre walking away with your gift. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Be bold, be daring. So I ran right back up to the front.. Youve got it., When talking of the night Hudson was eliminated fromIdol, Cowell remembered, I was thinking, Who chose stupid Barry Manilow week? It wasnt me., Hudson mentioned that she sang Manilows Weekend in New England that week. ", "By the time I was eliminated, I feltlike I got an opportunity to display who I was as an artist, so I was OKwith being eliminated," she added. Recently, American Idol alum, Jennifer Hudson reunited with the show's judge Simon Cowell on her daytime talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. There, they talked about her controversial elimination from season 3 back in 2004. Cowell was notably harsh on Hudson during the competition, declaring her "out of [her] depth." Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Paula Abdul on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show. ", But Hudsontold Cowell that she wouldn't change her choice that night because it likely helped lead to her Oscar-winning role as Effie White inDreamgirlssinceManilow structured the songin a similar way to the musical's signature tune, "And I Am Telling You. You kind of got it. "It's a combination of talent, determination, and real personality," he said. On the first episode of Hudson's new self-titled talk Thats true! "That night, I will never forget," he said, recalling that all he could think was, "'Who chose stupid 'Barry Manilow Week?' The 62-year-old Simon arrived onstage with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for JHud, and even got a little emotional as they enjoyed a reunion in front of the studio audience. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. And you did. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Youre walking away with your talent. ", She went on to stand by "Weekend in New England," explaining she likely wouldn't have gotten Dreamgirls without it because Manilow arranged the song for her in a similar way to the musical's signature tune, "And I Am Telling You. I always knew how determined you were, and you were funny and you took it with grace. 2023 E! Too often people give up and think thats the end of the road and I said, No, Ill be back. Jennifer Hudsons new talk show premiered on Monday (Sept. 12), and the EGOT winners first guest wasAmerican Idoljudge, Simon Cowell. I go, 'I know! Cowell talks with Hudson on her new titular television show. Then, once I was, I was like, You know what? Recently, American Idol alum, Jennifer Hudson reunited with the show's judge Simon Cowell on her daytime talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. "That night, I will never forget," he said of the evening of Hudson's exit, recalling that all he could think was, "Who chose stupid 'Barry Manilow Week?' Believe in yourself and believe in your talent. "It was the combination of talent, determination and real personality, and even though we had that kind of banter, you and I, it was always that I always knew how determined you were and you were funny and you took it with grace," he said. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, What Paula Abdul Told Jennifer Hudson After Her American Idol Elimination. "I'm probably more proud of you than anyAmerican Idolwinner because you didn't win! Cowell joked. Hudsonwas eliminated from season three of the competition after performingBarry Manilow's 1976 hit "Weekend in New England." Paula Abdul is revealing the words of encouragement she shared with Jennifer Hudson back when JHud was eliminated during American Idol.. I'm not gonna cry on y'all," she said. When I was a little girl, my dad taught me Honey, youre going to be faced with rejection, and youre going to be told no, Paula recalled her father saying. Jennifer Hudsons new talk show premiered on Monday (Sept. 12), and the EGOT winners first guest was American Idol judge, Simon Cowell.. During their Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Asked whether she would change anything if she could go back in time, the pair discussed how her journey from American Idol created opportunities.