Gabriel Iglesias was a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show today. You know what that means? He walked through the Spirit Tunnel to go from the green room to get to the stage.
The comedian was shocked by their reception. However, he had the common sense to say the right thing to the staff and crew of the daytime talk show when he made it to the end and was about to go on stage. “I don’t want to leave. I want to go back,” he said to the cameraperson.
I can’t say I blame him. I would just stay there forever. Or until nature called and I could not hold it anymore. What would you do?
The Jennifer Hudson Show is becoming more famous for their Spirit Tunnels, where the guests walk past the singing crew members to get to the stage, than the talk show itself.
I find myself watching all of them just to see how the celebrities will react to the experience. Some go all out, and others are stiffer than Donald Trump dancing to The Village People’s YMCA, the anthem for the LGBTQ community.
So when I saw that Alfonso Ribeiro was a guest on the show today, I was curious if he would do The Carlton, much to the delight of everyone who participates in the Tunnel.
My JHS alum has said he will never do it again. Did he keep his promise to himself? Yes, he did, much to my disappointment and others.
You would think the Dancing with the Stars host would’ve broken his rule this one time. Guess The Carlton is dead dead.
Kevin Hart is going to be a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show tomorrow, and the actor took a photo with the host! At least, I think he did because all I see is the top of Lil Kev’s head.
On that note. Hart is there to promote his animated series Lil Kev, which is streaming on Bet+.
Who needs the Spirit Tunnels when you can do something clever like this? Actually, I love the Spirit Tunnels, so I need them.
Jennifer Hudson and her boyfriend, Commoon, went to see the Knicks play at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and she learned that courtside seats are not as good as she thought.
During the second quarter, Knicks’ Miles McBride was trying to steal a ball at the sidelines, but instead, the basketball made a slam dunk into the EGOT winner’s face.
Did her man protect her? Nope, in fact, he elbowed her face, knocking her glasses upward.
Was she OK? Yes, but she was left shocked due to two fouls. One for getting hit and the other for having a boyfriend who failed to protect her. If he can’t do it in that scenario, then he never will be able.
Jennifer Hudson had a great reason to walk through the Spirit Tunnel today because the talk show was picked up for a fourth season.
Hudson said: “It is an unbelievable privilege to spend your days being able to engage with inspiring people from all walks of life; to hear their stories and connect on shared experiences; and to hopefully leave audiences a little more joyful than when they arrived. This show is a testament to what happens when you do what you love, and when you do it alongside an unstoppable team who creates magic in new ways every single day. I’m so excited to take this adventure to new heights in season 4!”
Hopefully, they will continue to embrace the theme of Choose Joy, delivering heart, laughter, and inspiration because that is what differentiates J-Hud from the others.
Because of that theme and the Spirit Tunnels, the show has been finding more and more of an audience. In fact, they keep hitting season highs in viewership.
While that is on our TV sets, it is also growing with online audiences. On the digital landscape it has experienced record-breaking social growth at the start of its third season with followers up 103% and impressions soaring 627% to 777M. TikTok saw the highest surge, growing 119% to 5.6M followers, while Instagram rose 106% to 2M. Facebook climbed 70% to 2.4M. YouTube also saw growth, reaching 1.67M subscribers. The show’s signature viral “Spirit Tunnel,” a backstage ritual that warmly welcomes celebrity guests, has skyrocketed past 2B views. The digital momentum solidifies the show’s impact, driving engagement and cultural conversation across platforms.
