Jennifer Hudson surprises Atlanta singer on premiere of new talk show
Jennifer Hudson is already making waves with her new talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
On the first episode of her new series, which airs Monday, Sept. 12, the two-time Grammy winner surprised Atlanta singer Amaye Love with the trip of a lifetime. Love thought she was on the WB lot for a studio tour, but what she didn’t know was that a friend nominated her for Jennifer’s Surprise Spotlight!
After Hudson and her audience surprised Amaye, the Atlanta singer was given a glam makeover before wowing the audience with her rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.” But, the surprises didn’t stop there — Hudson also gave Love a six-day trip to Villa La Estancia in Mexico!
This isn’t the first time Love has performed the classic Houston hit for a celebrity. While walking her dog in Piedmont Park in April, Love ran into vocal coach Cheryl Porter. According to Porter’s Instagram post, Love recognized her and said she had always wanted to sing for her.
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“That young lady sang her heart out, with no shame or hesitation. I have always admired singers, regardless of their fears, who push past those fears and just sing in front of people. She knew that this was her moment to shine and she embraced it. Remember that your voice is a gift, but it’s only a gift unless you give it to someone,” Porter wrote of the encounter.
Premiere week continues with an all-star lineup of guests, including Hudson’s first sit-down conversation with former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell, NBA legend Magic Johnson, Viola Davis, “Ted Lasso’s” Hannah Waddingham and Yvonne Orji. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” will air on weekdays and will include celebrity guests, current events, community heroes, viral sensations, and more. Check your local listings or visit jenniferhudsonshow.com for more information.
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