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Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with wonderful celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time filled with laughs and lots of fun! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Usher brought his bowl of cherries to his visit at the Happy Place, and JHud's studio audience couldn't have been happier!

An audience member shares a memorable quote from the civils rights leader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Popcorn, mimosas, chocolate, and JHud on a comfy couch — this audience member is ready for the best TV taping ever!

This queen got a hug from Mama Hud.

These coworkers shared the hilarious story of seeing one another at "The Jennifer Hudson Show" — after one of them called out sick to work! "Anything for you," Jemina told Jennifer. Don't worry, her boss promised she won't write her up!

Melissa from the audience modeled a pair of gold eye patches during Jennifer's "Deals That Sing" segment.

Couple Nori and Rob had a blast during "Get Ready with Me," where Rob was responsible for getting Nori dressed up for a night out!

Audience member Katie bravely tested out the beauty trend of wearing her nails backward! "I'm getting used to them," she told Jennifer. "I can only bend my thumb so far." "We don't need thumbs!" replied Jennifer.

Audience member Katie bravely tested out the beauty trend of wearing her nails backward! "I'm getting used to them," she told Jennifer. "I can only bend my thumb so far." "We don't need thumbs!" replied Jennifer.

Jennifer gives an audience member a big hug before surprising everyone with a subscription to the Calm app!

JHud's audience is surprised to receive a 2-night hotel stay during one of her holiday shows!

Audience member Ashley Scott from Boston, Massachusetts, had the unbelievable opportunity to interview Jennifer Hudson on "The Ashley Scott Show"!

This audience member had the luckiest seat in the house: the one with a vinyl copy of Jennifer's holiday album "The Gift of Love" under it!

These lovely ladies enjoyed some pizza while sitting on the VIP couch.

Jennifer surprised her studio audience with a Starbucks gift card during one of her holiday shows.

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

A huge "Martin" fan gets the chance to meet the show's star, Martin Lawrence.

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

Jennifer Hudson entertains her live studio audience with hilarious celebrity interviews, thrilling games, and magical musical moments. From the moment you enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” you are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Feel the awesome energy of the best studio audience in the world!

An audience member is thrilled to find out she's won all the must-have items featured during the segment "Deals That Sing."

Joel McHale and Jennifer Hudson guess if this audience member is a professional dancer or not during a game of "Who's Foolin'?"

Jennifer Hudson invites the Coral Reef Senior High Choir from Miami, Florida, to sing the show's theme song.

Audience members enjoy a sweet treat from viral baker Alex George, who came on the show to share a recipe for the best chocolate chip cookie ever.

Audience member Caprice from Dallas, Texas, sprints down the stairs during a game of "Mama Hud Needs."

Even though Caprice’s team scored the most points, Jennifer wanted to reward both Caprice and Stephani for doing a great job running all over the studio, so she surprised both audience members with NordicTrack’s S22i Studio Bike and an iFit membership! #NordickTrackPartner

Audience members smile after being inducted into the "Dishonor Roll" after sharing funny stories from their school days.

Jennifer surprises audience members with beautiful bouquets for "Flower Friday."

Jennifer Hudson takes a photo with an audience member celebrating her birthday at "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

Jennifer wanted to honor the self-care habits that audience member Sheba is developing, so she surprised her with NordicTrack’s S22i Studio Bike and an iFit membership! #NordicTrack

Jennifer brings up a cheerful audience member to help her say goodbye at the end of the show.

Audience member and professional dancer Duncan shows off his amazing moves during a game on April Fool's Day called "Who's Foolin'?" with guest Joel McHale.

Audience members enjoy the perfect chocolate chip cookie, compliments of viral baker Alex George.

Audience member Caprice sprints during a lively game of "Mama Hud Needs"!

As thanks for their participation in "Mama Hud Needs," Caprice from Dallas, Texas, and Stephani from Fontana, California, went home with NordicTrack’s S22i Studio Bike and an iFit membership!

Audience members get inducted into the "Dishonor Roll" after sharing their embarrassing school photos and stories.

Audience member Ta'Hon surprises his wife Shawnta by nominating her for Flower Fridays. "My wife loves and cares for people so well," he said in his message to Jennifer. The host gave both Shawnta and Ta'Hon flowers!

Sheba, a nurse who got called down to the stage after being nominated by her daughter for Friday Flex, was surprised with NordicTrack’s S22i Studio Bike and an iFit membership!

Bobby Berk surprised a pregnant studio audience member with a $1000 gift card to his Tri Pointe Homes Collection to help her decorate her nursery!

One lucky audience member grabbed an ab-full of Shemar Moore!

Shemar Moore gave one audience member a moment she'll never forget when he surprised her with a kiss! "My husband's gonna see this!" she declared afterwards. But it's okay: "It's the hall pass!"

This audience member is bound to have the best night's sleep ever with her Shemar Moore pillow!

This happy lady just received every item from MorningSave during the show's "Deals That Sing" segment!

Audience member Lashawnee got a workout running all over the studio audience, trying to find items that Mama Hud Needs!

Jennifer gives a big hug to an audience member.

Jennifer poses with a member of her live in-studio audience after taping the January 10 show.

Audience member Cheryl was surprised to be the recipient of Flower Fridays, thanks to a heartfelt note her sister, Terry, wrote to the show about what her sister means to her.

Audience member Erika received JHud's "Friday Flowers" after being sent a message by Erika's best friend Koren about how Erika helped her with the challenges of being a single mother and cancer survivor. JHud then surprised Koren with her own bouquet!

An audience member helps Jennifer leave everyone on a high note — and received a JHud t-shirt, too!

Some very bendy audience members have a ball while playing "Let's Get Physical."

Jennifer surprises an audience member with a JHud t-shirt as she leaves everybody on a high note before the end of the show.

Jennifer Hudson welcomed back audience member Althea Vignaud, who appeared on Season 1 of the show. Jennifer sang “Happy Birthday” after Althea shared that she’s turning 104!

Phyllis Wright thought she was just attending a regular taping of the show with her daughter, Imanni, for her 58th birthday — at least until Jennifer called them both to the stage! JHud surprised the birthday girl with a sash and balloons, then later gave them one last birthday surprise: tickets to attend the Grammy Awards!

A lucky audience member discovers that she's the big winner of all the products from MorningSave featured on the show!

Music fan Rob Milton was called down to the stage from the studio audience to chat with Jennifer Hudson and music producer Harvey Mason Jr., who later surprised him with tickets to the Grammy Awards!

This audience member received a show t-shirt and a hug from Jennifer during the final segment "Leave You On a High Note."

Angelica Brooks, a choir teacher at Westridge School for Girls, led audience members as they performed Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" on the show!

Angelica Brooks, a choir teacher at Westridge School for Girls, acts as conductor of a choir made up of audience members.

A JHud superfan gets a big hug from the host.

This stylish and coordinated group of audience members just happened to match perfectly to Jennifer's fierce look of the day!

Jennifer left this audience member on a high note by gifting her a show t-shirt!

An audience member belts out a tune during a break in filming.

Jennifer challenges audience members to see who can hold a note for the longest amount of time.

Jennifer invites audience members to participate in the segment "Let Me Leave You on a High Note," in which she shares an inspiring quote or affirmation.

Audience members get their flowers.

Jennifer Hudson and the two audience members playing "Mama Hud Needs" were well-coordinated in pink and orange outfits!

This audience member was ecstatic when her team won a game of Mama Hud Needs!

This mother and daughter got down during a dance battle on the May 12 episode of the show. We're callin' it a tie!

Audience members had a grand ol' time playing a real-life version of the app game Solitaire Grand Harvest on the May 17 episode. Everyone in JHud's live studio audience went home with a $50 Apple gift card so they can download the game and keep the fun going at home!

An audience member gets super excited after winning a $500 Circle K gift card while playing memory game "Do You Remember?"

An audience member shows off "The Jennifer Hudson Show" hoodie she won playing "Make It and Take It."

This audience member seemed to levitate in happiness after making a basket during a round of "Make It and Take It."

Mama Hud Needs a bit of tranquility! The entire live studio audience went home with a 1-year subscription to meditation app Calm during a game of "Mama Hud Needs"!

Rodrigo from Brazil plays "Do You Remember" and shares story of how he was able to come to Los Angeles to pursue the arts after winning a lip-synching contest singing to JHud's signature song "And I Am Telling You" from "Dreamgirls." More exciting than getting to meet his "fairy godmother" in person — winning a $500 Circle K gift card!

One audience member gets down on the ground doing some push-ups during a game of "Let's Get Physical."

Jennifer poses with a group of pediatric nurses who came to the show with a special message! JHud loves you back, RNs!

Jennifer gifted a $100 Home Chef gift card to everyone in her audience after playing an intense round of "Mama Hud Needs" with her live studio audience!

Audience members enjoy a yummy moment after Jennifer and her team handed out Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls to everyone in the studio.

JHud's audience on the February 24 show mimed golfing during a round of "Let's Get Physical"!

Audience members shared their celebrity doppelgangers. This woman says she looks like YouTube star Liza Koshy — what do you think?

Second-grade teacher Shumsheia Johnson from St. Louis, Missouri, had no idea she was about to be a guest on the show while she was sitting in the audience! The beloved teacher was moved to tears watching a compilation of her students expressing their gratitude, and then was shocked to receive an unforgettable spring break vacation and $10,000 for her school!

Tyrese Gibson is everybody's valentine on the special Valentine's Day episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show." The "Fast X" star handed out roses to everyone in the studio audience!

Audience members celebrated the 100th episode of the show by popping tons of balloons during the game "Pop It Like It's Hot"! The winning team won a CEEK VR Headset and Headphones — and so did the whole audience!

A Valentine's Day to remember! Tyrese Gibson serenaded and gave a hug to an audience member on the February 14 episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

A 103-year-old (!!) audience member gets a special "Happy Birthday" serenade by JHud and Patti LaBelle on the February 8 show.

Audience members compete in a dance-off against legendary dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen on the January 18 episode.

Breast cancer survivor Terlisa Sheppard and her daughters from stopped by the January 26 episode thinking they would just be in the audience. Instead, JHud invited them onto the couch and surprised them with a trip to Turks & Caicos!

Audience member Rachel shared that she had once bought a massage gun, used it, then returned it later that day. JHud surprised her with a Theragun that she can keep!

One lucky audience member shared an intimate moment with Shemar Moore on the January 26 episode!

One audience member brought a prop out while dancing during the January 25 episode!

The "Jennifer Hudson Show" audience shakes a tail feather during the pre-show dance break during the January 23 episode.

Treasure, an audience member who made JHud shocked by her extreme love of onions, busts a move on the January 19 episode of the show.

These friends were feeling joyous in JHud's happy place on the January 11 episode.

One member of the audience kindly donated her wig for a game of Mama Hud Needs on the December 14 show!

One member of the audience kindly donated her wig for a game of Mama Hud Needs on the December 14 show!

The audience got a cool reward from Cold Stone Creamery on the December 14 show!

The audience got $100 Starbucks gift cards on the December 12 episode!

Howie Mandel helped hand out trips to the audience on Day 2 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways December 8.

This mother walked away $15,000 richer after she won big in our Circle K giveaway on December 7

Billy Porter played a game called “You Say It, We’ll Sing It,” where he and JHud came up with catchy tunes based on suggested lyrics from the audience on the December 6 episode.

On the December 5 episode, two-time audience member Ms. Marilyn Freeman got a Forever Ticket so she can come back to watch a taping of the show any time!

Make sure you grab a "Jennifer Hudson Show" T-shirt while you're here! Pictured on the November 30 show.

On Nov. 30, the audience member in burgundy gave an engaging dance lesson!

During our Nov. 29 show, Jennifer played “Let’s Get Physical,” where the audience had to act out words or phrases.

This audience member from our Nov. 28 show could balance a shoe on his nose.

Believing that everyone should be celebrated at JHud Productions, Jennifer gave two audience members 55-inch televisions after a game of “You Betta Grab It!” on Nov. 21.

Our audience received a delicious surprise from Pillsbury during our Nov. 18 show!

During our November 17 show, dancers tWitch and Allison Holker Boss bust a move with two members of the “Jennifer Hudson Show” studio audience.

This audience member from our Nov. 16 taping shared his opinion during a game of “Something’s Gotta Go.”

This audience member from our Nov. 15 taping has some serious skills!

Beth Behrs joins in the fun as members of the studio audience embark on a dance off in the November 7 show!

Audience members go head-to-head in a game of "You Betta Grab It!" on the November 3 show!

Smiles all around for the talented Marlon Wayans on the October 26 show!

The audience was FANNING OUT for Cedric the Entertainer during the October 25 show!

The October 24 audience was groovin' with special guest Chance the Rapper!

Jennifer greets the audience at the start of the October 21 show featuring Jenna Dewan and Babyface!

Lots of laughs with the audience on the October 20 show featuring special guests Daymond John and Cheyenne Jackson!

The audience was ready to go for the October 19 episode!

The audience members went all out for a new TV on the October 18 show!

Jennifer gets the party started with the October 17 audience!

On the October 14 episode, audience members share their dating horror stories with Jennifer.

Jennifer greets the studio audience from the October 13 show!

The audience was full of energy for Taye Diggs and Junior Olympian Jaiya Patillo on Oct 12

NCT 127 fans were in JHud's house for the Oct 11 show!

There were hugs all round from Jennifer on the Tuesday October 11 show featuring K-pop guests NCT 127

Joel McHale surprised the audience with his entrance on the show Monday, October 10

Friday Oct 7 was a great day to celebrate a birthday with Kunal Nayyar on the show!

In her monologue on October 6, Jennifer said we need to take the time to smile and to embrace the moment — and that’s exactly what’s happening here!

Did we mention there’s a JHud dancefloor? These visitors made good use of it for the October 6 episode.

Wish you could have as much as the crowd attending the recording for the October 6 show with guests Hasan Minhaj and Kim Carter? Book your tickets now!

It was come one, come all at our taping for October 6! Who are you taking with you when you visit “The Jennifer Hudson Show”?

Just like guest LL Cool J, these gentleman — who are stylin’ in colorful shirts and tailored pants — know how to get the party started during an October 4th episode.

These ladies in the front row are enjoying the show like a Broadway play. Coincidentally, that day on October 4, Jennifer interviewed Michael R. Jackson, who created the Tony-winning musical “A Strange Loop.”

These wonderful women, who attended our October 4th show, are grinning from ear to ear. LL Cool J has that effect!

On October 4th, the studio audience fell in love with 69-year-old grandmother Denise, whose youngest daughter and granddaughter recently moved to Texas from Los Angeles. Though Denise admits she doesn’t know how to deal with separation, guest LL Cool J told her to “rediscover her dreams” and to connect with her family through technology.

Our studio audience is always lit! 🔥 These ladies are seen having a blast during filming for the October 3 episode — where Jennifer Hudson interviewed the hilarious Howie Mandel!

These ladies put on their dancing shoes for the September 30 episode, which also featured dancing pro Derek Hough!

On September 30, Regina from Bakersfield, California, played a game in which she had to retrieve an item from her fellow audience members. Let’s just say, things got really competitive!

This gorgeous audience member must have attended the same modeling school as Chandra Wilson because both ladies struck a pose during the September 29 episode.

Twinning at its finest! On September 28, these ladies had a blast in blue, which coincidentally was also the color scheme of guest/Olympian Allyson Felix.

Keep on slaying, ladies! On September 27, the crowd went wild for the Cardinal Divas of SC, the first-ever majorette dance group at the University of Southern California.

Jaws dropped on September 26 when Grace from Encinitas, California, told the audience that her dog ate $100 from her now-ex’s wallet.

What up, dawg? On September 22, the MC got the audience hyped for Randy Jackson, JHud’s former “American Idol” judge!

On September 21, the crowd shook their tailfeathers after they got to see some cute animals — including a sloth — from the Wildlife Learning Center!

In addition to enjoying segments with viral dancer Indy Bugg and recent Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, the audience had a roaring time on September 20 when Patty from San Diego said she accidentally received a naughty text from her cousin!

Send-offs are not always sad! On September 15, Jennifer serenaded the audience with her “Goodbye Song” after a fun episode where she interviewed Hannah Waddingham and Colman Domingo.

JHud invited the entire audience to a bridal shower on September 14! In addition to gifting engaged couple Leeanne and Raz with massages and delicious food, Jennifer surprised them with a honeymoon trip to Mexico!

On September 12, the day of her premiere episode and her 41st birthday, Jennifer got the crowd to sway their hands back and forth during a moving performance.

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On September 12, the day of her premiere episode and her 41st birthday, Jennifer got the crowd to sway their hands back and forth during a moving performance.

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