Warner Bros. Television Group announced on February 19, 2025, that “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has been renewed for a fourth season. Hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, the talk show has experienced consistent viewership growth since its debut in 2022. WBTG highlights the show's "gaining momentum," particularly strong performance with female viewers aged 18-34, frequently securing the second position in this demographic behind "Live with Kelly and Mark," a significant improvement from its tenth-place ranking the previous year. Growth is also evident in the broader adults 25-54 demographic.
While overall viewership hovers around 1 million total viewers, WBTG emphasizes reaching 6 million viewers in key demographics. However, this figure represents unique viewers over a period, not average viewership. Regardless, "Hudson" boasts impressive year-over-year audience retention at approximately 94%, second only to "The Kelly Clarkson Show" (98%), exceeding the U.S. syndicated talk show average of around 83% (Nielsen data via The Wrap).
The show's digital strategy also contributes to its success. Across social media platforms, followers have increased by 103% during the current season, with impressions surging by a remarkable 627% to 777 million (WBTG data). "Hudson" airs in most U.S. markets, including Fox-owned stations in major cities. The Season 4 renewal extends the show's run through at least the end of the 2025-2026 season.
This renewal follows similar announcements for other daytime shows: Disney’s “Tamron Hall” (seventh season), NBCUniversal’s “Clarkson” (seventh season), and “The Drew Barrymore Show” (early Season 6 renewal). "Drew" also received advantageous timeslot changes at CBS-owned stations, some expanding to air the full hour. Its unique 2023 format allows stations to broadcast either a 30-minute or 60-minute version, a strategy initially intended to accommodate local news but largely discontinued.
The syndicated talk show landscape is dynamic, with shows frequently entering and exiting. While previously dominated by Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, today's leading shows include "Tamron," "Clarkson," "Sherri," "Drew," "Hudson," and "Karamo." The court TV show segment has been significantly impacted, with "The People’s Court," "Judge Mathis," and "Judge Judy" ending in recent years due to evolving viewer habits and advertiser preferences. While these shows may still air older episodes, they are no longer in production.