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Jennifer Hudson: 'Idol' should go out on top

Former contestant wants show to end while it's still popular

By MSN TV Jan 22, 2013 8:34AM

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Former "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson has suggested the singing competition should end its run while it's still on top. The Season 3 veteran found major success after she was prematurely eliminated from the competition in 2004, most notably for her Oscar win for "Dreamgirls" in 2006.

 

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And while she is appreciative of the singing competition for giving her a start, she believes now that the show is on its 12th season, "Idol" producers should consider ending the show while it's still popular. She tells entertainment site Celebuzz.com, "Everything has its time. 'American Ido'l has changed the face of television. So, not everyone can say that. And it's always been a phenomenon. I'm proud to have come from 'American Idol,' so I just say, go out on top ... and gracefully."

 

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Hudson is currently promoting her new film, "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete," at the Sundance Film Festival, and gearing up for her debut on NBC's "Smash."

 

"American Idol" airs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

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BKR01
Jan 27, 2013 1:09PM
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I will probably still watch it, but I think it was a horrible idea to add Niki Minaj on the show. She needs to go. I think they are showing less of the singers who cannot sing so that is good.
xylophhone
Jan 22, 2013 2:37PM
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i feel sorry for keith....

 

the rest?  cudnt give a rats flyin' patootie.  mariah isnt what she used to be...but she is still better than the other dingbat. 

 

randy - another paycheck....maybe his last.  the show is now sucking bad.  agree with the "final 24" and they dont count the votes.  its obvious and has been for awhile.

xylophhone
Jan 22, 2013 2:35PM
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it goes to show u,...u dont have to WIN idol to go on to "stardom".  

 

it shudda left after the last 2 judges bailed.  its a dying ship - the rats are leaving. 

ccinstlouis
Jan 22, 2013 2:16PM
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That's what everyone else has been saying, they need to axe the show, it's has gotten boring and truly unfair in it's competitive nature. 
Sixers
Jan 22, 2013 1:31PM
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Still cannot believe Jessica Sanchez was not the winner last season.

She was incredible!

Sixers
Jan 22, 2013 1:29PM
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 Hudson's performance at the Inaugural Ball was strange, her singing could still be heard after she finished the song.

J Lo and Tyler were the BEST on Idol, so far I'm not impressed this season.

Iovine was always obnoxious, and his presence was not needed.

Mariah is a legend BUT Minaj is making the show hard to watch.

I like Rap but I don't see talent in Minaj and her attitude is always so poor.

SuPa749
Jan 22, 2013 1:02PM
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She is selfish.  She's got hers! 
prettycentered
Jan 22, 2013 12:38PM
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We love the show. Have watched all seasons. The amazing talent out there!  I've always felt Jennifer Hudson was never really apprieciative of AI . If she had'nt gotten on AI she wouldn't be where she is today. As far as this years judges, its only started, so will give them a chance. If you don't like some of them its fun to watch to see what stupid **** comments they make. Remember some comments are made for stirring things up on purpose, getting a rise out of people. Publicity good or bad doesn't matter nowadays. I want to see it continue for the many talented people to be found.  Some of the top singers of today wouldn't have even made it on this show.  So  Rock On American Idol...
myystyyk
Jan 22, 2013 12:15PM
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It's become all about the judges and i have suspected for year that the votes are never counted.  Production crew sits down when they have the Top 24 and choreographs the rest of the season.  And if someone goes against their story (Colton and Skylar NOT going along with the romance bs) they change the story but no the ending.  Can't stand it anymore.

bktand
Jan 22, 2013 11:59AM
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I think this was a more-than-kind way of saying that American Idol has turned into a freak show.  It has become embarrassing!!!
Not worth reading about
Jan 22, 2013 11:55AM
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It should have ended a long time ago! 
SMTmonami
Jan 22, 2013 11:54AM
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I actually can;t stand Minaj either and Mariah so far is so-so but geez.  It's only been a week.  Let's give it a chance.  They may surprise us.
rick1192
Jan 22, 2013 11:53AM
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If it wasn't for A I Hudson would be picking peas out of **** to eat
SMTmonami
Jan 22, 2013 11:52AM
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Oh sure, Honey.  So... you didn't win Idol but you got really lucky in being picked up for work that made you a success.. So if somene else has that same chance, why shouldn't they have that.  Shame on you.  Take an anti inflammatory for your newly inflamed head.  Other kids need the same chance.  "appreciative"?  You should be on your knees thanking them and trying to support them and promoting Idol to the general public using your influence that came FROM Idol.  Appreciative.  Not sufficient, Dear.
kevsteck
Jan 22, 2013 11:48AM
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Unlike Ms. Hudson, we all just wish the show would end, period!

rick1192
Jan 22, 2013 11:46AM
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I don't watch the show, but when Jackson was the only black on the show you didn't hear cry for the show to en, But for Hudson, you know what her motives are.

smd13
Jan 22, 2013 11:44AM
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This has been the first season that I hate watching. Can't stand Minaj.

jezebelx
Jan 22, 2013 11:20AM
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This is the first season of AI that I will not be tuning in to watch.  This show is no longer relevant, entertaining or credible.
Genv
Jan 22, 2013 10:58AM
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This is the worse season With Nikki Minaj! I don't plan to continue watching

Chula65
Jan 22, 2013 10:46AM
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She may be right, but if I were in her place, I would not publicly support its end because of all the good the program has done in her life.  If I were a producer, I'd feel like she betrayed the show.
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