Jennifer Hudson (born 12 September 1981) is a contestant on American Idol, who finished 7th on the third season of the competition.
Top 32[]
Jennifer performed in the first group. She sang "Imagine" by John Lennon. Although she was originally eliminated, she was chosen to compete in the Wildcard round.
Wildcard[]
She sang "I Believe in You and Me" by Whitney Houston. She was chosen by judge Randy Jackson to become a member of the Top 12.
Top 12[]
During the first week, Jennifer sang "Baby I Love You" by Aretha Franklin. She was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.
Top 11[]
Jennifer sang "No One Else on Earth" by Wynonna Judd. She garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 10[]
Jennifer sang "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas. She was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.
Top 9[]
Jennifer sang "Circle of Life" by Elton John. She garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8[]
Jennifer sang "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston. She garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 7[]
Jennifer sang "Weekend in New England" by Barry Manilow. She was eliminated at this stage of the competition.