Paula Abdulis celebrating one ofAmerican Idol’s biggest stars.
OnTheJennifer HudsonShowFriday, the singer and choreographer, 60, told the host that she believed Hudson “didn’t need to win” the reality show when she appeared on its third season in 2004.
“I remember interviewing you after [forEntertainment Tonight], and I said to you, I know, I have the feeling that some amazing things are going to happen to you,” Abdul told Hudson, 41. “People that need to win, win, and the people that don’t need to win end up winning big time, and you did.”
While Abdul’s judgment wasn’t far from the truth, it didn’t mean that fans weren’t upset when Hudson left the show at the time.
“Oh my goodness, that was a moment,” the formerIdoljudge said. “When you were eliminated, it was like the whole world was pissed.”
“They still be mad,” Hudson jokingly agreed.
Abdul then went on to say people “still talk to me about that night that Jennifer Hudson was eliminated.”
Paula Abdul on The Jennifer Hudson show.Chris Millard/Warner Bros.
Thankfully, Hudson’s career did get a bit better post-Idol. To date, the singer has won two Grammys for her self-titled 2009 debut andThe Color Purplesoundtrack in 2017, alongside an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for 2007’sDreamgirls
Last year, she also added a Tony to her growing collection of awards, making her a member of the exclusive EGOT club (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).
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In September onCBS Mornings, Hudson revealed she’d evenearned a new nicknamefor becoming the 17th person in history to achieve the feat.
“Now I have a charm that says ‘17,'” Hudson told cohostGayle Kingduring a preview of her interview. “So when you see 17, that represents the 17th EGOT.”
“I was 22 when I was onIdol, I’m 41 now, and I was on season 3,” Hudson said. “Seventh place and proud of it!”
source: people.com
