Fox Television Stations and Telepictures have renewed “The Jennifer Hudson Show” for a fifth season, keeping the EGOT winner’s daytime talk series at the top of the ratings and social media charts. The renewal comes as the daytime landscape continues to shift — most recently with “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “Sherri” both announcing the end of their runs.

Hudson’s daytime talk show premiered in September 2022 and has been breaking new ground ever since — from star-studded interviews and live musical performances to the pre-show ritual that has taken on a life of its own. The Spirit Tunnel has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, amassing more than 6 billion views across platforms and cementing itself as one of daytime television’s most infectious traditions.

“This show is about connecting with people in meaningful ways and sharing stories that lift and inspire,” Hudson said. “Our audience is the heartbeat of the show, and I can’t wait to take Season 5 to new heights.”

For the 2025–26 season, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” posted year-over-year growth among Adults 25–54 and Women 25–54, with viewership up 10% among women in the key demographic. Social media engagement has exploded: total followers rose 90.7% to 17.5 million, impressions jumped 242.8% to 7.5 billion and engagement climbed 164.1% to 537 million. The show ranks #1 among daytime talk shows on TikTok and Threads and continues to expand its audience on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.

Season 4 featured an A-list lineup including Lizzo, Delroy Lindo, Kate Hudson, Hilary Duff, Sterling K. Brown, Charlie Puth, Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez, Cardi B and more. But it’s the Spirit Tunnel that continues to captivate fans — and it’s easy to see why. Audiences love watching the show’s staff pack the hallway and belt out a familiar tune with lyrics rewritten especially for the guest, sending them onto the soundstage in the most personal, joyful way possible.

Lauren Blincoe, SVP of Current Programming for Telepictures, said, “The Spirit Tunnel is a perfect example of how “The Jennifer Hudson Show” connects people. It’s a segment that resonates emotionally and digitally, making viewers truly ‘feel the love.’”

Produced by JHUD Productions and Telepictures, and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, the show has earned four NAACP Image Awards, a GLAAD Excellence in Media Award, a Webby, a Shorty, a Clio Entertainment Award and 13 Daytime Emmy nominations.