The Jennifer Hudson show celebrated its 500th episode today and to be honest, she has really come a long way. The way the ‘JHud spirit tunnel’ goes viral now and then is a testament that when it is your time, everything just works for you.
Jennifer Hudson who was welcomed by her team in the spirit tunnel and visibly moved, expressed her gratitude, stating, “This journey has been a blessing… To be able to reach 500 beautiful episodes full of celebration, great memories, and love throughout the audience, the staff, the crew, the guests. It’s a happy place, it’s been a very joyful time, that’s what it’s been.”

The highlight of the JHud show has been the “Spirit Tunnel,” a segment where guests are hyped up by the staff as they make their entrance. It’s gone viral more times than we can count, with unforgettable entrance from the likes of Aaron Pierre (that’s Mufasaaa!), Gwen Stefani, Usher, and so many more.
To mark this major milestone, we’re rewinding some of the most iconic entrances through the now-famous Spirit Tunnel. You know we have to start with Aaroon Pierre, that’s Mufasa.
Aaron Pierre (best Jhud spirit tunnel so far)
British actor Aaron Pierre danced through the JHud spirit tunnel and set the social media world ablaze, his dance literally became a challenge on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Leaving men complaining about their wives and girlfriends participating. He definitely deserves a spot at the top.
@jenniferhudsonshow Aaron Pierre, that’s Mufasa #thejenniferhudsonshow #jenniferhudson #aaronpierre #jhud
Keke Palmer
‘You know it’s your girl’ I really loved Keke Palmer’s entrance as well, very demure, very cutesy. Dancing, laughing, and owning every second of her entrance, Keke reminded us why she’s a fan favourite.
@jenniferhudsonshow You know it’s your girl! @Keke Palmer #thejenniferhudsonshow #jenniferhudson #kekepalmer #jhud
Gwen Stefani
I think Gwen Stefani’s spirit tunnel entrance was one of the first one I saw on TikTok, and I loved it immediately. Really glad her video is one of the top ones, because I watched it again and clocked that the hallway looked a little… let’s say spacious, but her charisma covered it.
@jenniferhudsonshow It’s Gwen! @Gwen Stefani! S-T-E-F-A-N-I! #thejenniferhudsonshow #jenniferhudson #gwenstefani #jhud
Kathryn Hahn
I loved Kathryn’s entrance, so witch-like and beautiful. She didn’t dance much, but her energy and vibe was everything, very non-chalant just like the way she was in her Agatha Harkness’s character. Her JHud spirit tunnel actually made me watch the whole Agatha All Along episodes again (MCU fans, tune in)
@jenniferhudsonshow Kathryn Hahn is walking down the hall! Tune in TOMORROW! #thejenniferhudsonshow #jenniferhudson #kathrynhahn #jhud
Usher gliding through JHud spirit tunnel
‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah’ Trust Usher to glide in, I love that he came prepared. There was no faking it, like he wasn’t expecting the spirit tunnel. He was expecting them and he came dressed for the part. I am certain he even picked the song he wanted them to sing, because everything was just so perfect.
@jenniferhudsonshow It’s @Usher Raymond baby #thejenniferhudsonshow #jenniferhudson #usher #jhud
What’s your best JHud spirit tunnel video so far?
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