‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ renewed as rivals exit daytime TV

Jennifer Hudson is staying in the daytime spotlight after The Jennifer Hudson Show secured a fifth season renewal in syndication. Fox owned affiliates will once again serve as the lead station group for the 2026 to 2027 television year, continuing their partnership with the series since its 2022 launch.

The renewal arrives at a pivotal moment for the daytime landscape. Recent announcements confirmed that The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri will conclude after the current season, creating fresh uncertainty across the syndicated talk space. Against that backdrop, Hudson’s extension signals stability and confidence in her brand of feel good television.

Produced by Telepictures, the show has carved out a strong audience, particularly among women aged 25 to 54. So far this season, ratings in that key demographic have climbed by 10 percent compared with the previous year. The programme has also developed a significant digital presence, with clips regularly circulating across social platforms. The viral spirit tunnel entrance, where guests dance their way onto the stage, has become a defining signature moment that fuels online engagement and repeat viewership.

Hudson addressed the renewal in a statement, saying she feels honoured to continue the journey with her team. She praised the producers, crew and collaborators who help bring the show together daily, adding that connecting with audiences across the country brings her immense joy. She described viewers as the heartbeat of the series and said she is excited to take it to new heights in season five.

Lauren Blincoe of Telepictures echoed that sentiment, highlighting the positivity and celebratory tone that resonates with audiences. Fox Television Stations executive Frank Cicha also underscored Hudson’s impact across platforms, pointing to her strong working relationship with the station group.

Hudson, an EGOT winner whose career spans music, film and television, has successfully translated her star power into daytime success. As competitors bow out and schedules shift, The Jennifer Hudson Show appears well positioned to remain a fixture of syndicated television heading into its fifth year.