‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Kicks Off Season 5 With 10% Ratings Growth | Exclusive

The Jennifer Hudson Show successfully began its fifth season with a significant 10% increase in ratings, as confirmed exclusively by TheWrap. This boost in viewership is evident across Nielsen's live-plus-same-day figures, with the daytime talk show demonstrating a rise in both households and adults aged 25-54 in its same station and time period occurrences.

The show, known for its diverse lineup featuring guests such as Tom Cruise, Tyler Perry, and Jamie Foxx, has shown particular success in attracting adults aged 25-54 to new stations when replacing other talk shows. In Boston, the show experienced a 54% increase, while it saw a modest 10% rise in Miami and a 3% growth in Detroit as it replaced "Sherri" and "The Kelly Clarkson Show" respectively.

Moreover, The Jennifer Hudson Show stands out on social media platforms, leading with over 11 billion total views across various platforms. Additionally, another Warner Bros. TV production, Extra, launched its 33rd season and achieved a notable 29% year-over-year growth among adults aged 25-54, marking the highest percentage increase among magazine shows in the demo.

Across key markets, Extra witnessed impressive growth, with viewership up by 43% in New York during the 7 p.m. hour, 15% in Chicago during the 5 p.m. slot, 9% in Tampa during the 6 p.m. hour, and 9% in Miami during the 7 p.m. hour. Season 33 of Extra has seen a varied roster of guests, including Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey, Jay-Z, Helen Mirren, Anne Hathaway, Charlie Hunnam, and Gal Gadot.

The show has also introduced digital franchises like "The Extra Confessional," which offers candid celebrity conversations and games, and "The Extra Breakdown," which provides insights into the day's top entertainment headlines. Both "The Jennifer Hudson Show" and "Extra" are set to be celebrated at the upcoming Daytime Emmy Awards, with the former receiving five nominations and the latter three.