Putting It In the Universe: Jennifer Hudson Says She’ll Only Do American Idol if Kelly Clarkson Joins Her

With ‘American Idol’ rumored to be cleaning house of all judges, former contestant, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is in talks to return as a judge…If  fellow alum Kelly Clarkson does. Ratings for season 12 were at an all time low for the show even with the additions of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban. Veteran judge Randy Jackson announced his departure last week. Reportedly, Fox is interested in bringing back Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken, Clarkson and Hudson as judges. Sources close to singer have stated:

Jennifer is intrigued by the idea of returning to the place that helped propel her to superstardom but will only do so if Clarkson joins her.

No official word from Fox or Jennifer’s camp on joining the show. Jennifer returned to the ‘American Idol’ stage last week, performing with winner Candice Clover.

Hudson is working her third album to be released later this year.

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