The Jennifer Hudson Show Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

Ms. Pat from 'Ms. Pat Settles It' is here to talk about her comedy tour 'Ya Girl Done Made It.'

Jennifer then welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salomé Rivas ('Baby Salo') from Miami, Florida, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Several of the biggest Latin music stars have reposted Salomé, who is originally from Venezuela, including Karol G.

Jennifer also welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her 6-year-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, Texas. In 2017, Bernada moved to the Houston area from Chicago, and then Hurricane Harvey hit. Bernada helped with recovery efforts and raised money for a displaced dad and his baby daughter, Bella. She saw Bella's dad needed support and her father recognized he couldn't provide Bella the life she deserved. Bernada offered to adopt her and says adopting Bella has changed her life in the best way possible.

Country star Mickey Guyton is in the studio with her new single 'Make It Me.'

'American Idol' winner and fellow country crooner Scotty McCreery also stops by to chat about his new album, 'Rise & Fall.'

Then, expert floral designer Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is here to talk about his new book, 'Flower Love: Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home.'

The iconic star of 'The Jeffersons' and '227' Marla Gibbs stops by to chat about her new role in the series 'Not Dead Yet.'

Jennifer then welcomes engaged couple Samuel Evans and Tateona Adams from Chicago, Illinois. Together, Samuel and Tateona have a blended family of five sons: Devan, Tristan, Demari, Carter, and Josiah. Samuel grew up with two brothers in a rough neighborhood in Chicago. He decided to break the cycle with his own children, teaching them love and respect toward one's family is above all else. Each morning, the boys do a group hug before their youngest brother gets on the school bus. They also make videos to wish a great day to their followers online to spread love and positivity.

Shay Mitchell visits to discuss her MAX series 'Thirst with Shay Mitchell,' where she explores drinks from around the world.

'Divided by Design' stars Ray and Eilyn Jimenez also stop by.

The talented Morris Chestnut discusses his TV series'Diarra from Detroit.'

Next, 'The Golden Bachelor' alums and 'Golden Hour' podcast hosts Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles are in the studio.

Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to talk about her book 'Power Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force.'

Mindy Kaling sits down with Jennifer to discuss skin care line Lion Pose.

Next, Jennifer visits with Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, Lexie Brown, and Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks basketball team.

Ernie Hudson is in the studio to chat with Jennifer about his TV show 'The Family Business.'

Diane Lane, star of'A Man in Full' and 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,' stops by.

Jennifer also welcomes fourth-grade teacher Marcus Bornslater, aka 'Mr. B,' from Dallas, Texas. The José 'Joe' May Elementary School teacher often goes viral on Instagram and TikTok for his good looks and fashion sense, and he has become very popular among the students, staff, and community. Many of his students face tough lives, including homelessness and broken homes. Recognizing the need for a positive role model, Marcus created a safe space for his students. He keeps his classroom stocked with snacks, deodorant, and hygiene products. For Christmas, Marcus bought each student an item from their wish lists.

Former star of 'The Bachelorette' Tyler Cameron stops by to discuss his new house renovation series, 'Going Home with Tyler Cameron.'

Jennifer then welcomes viral father-and-daughter duo Jay and Tatum Galberth from Washington, D.C. Jay is the founder of 'Dads Do It Too,' which promotes positivity about fatherhood and spotlights amazing dads online. The pair first went viral in February after posting a video of themselves singing to Muni Long's 'Made for Me,' earning attention from celebrities like Michelle Obama, Will Smith, and Mary J. Blig

Dulé Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series 'The Express Way with Dulé Hill.'

Jennifer highlights the national tour of 'MJ the Musical.'

Jennifer then warmly welcomes identical twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore from Houma, Louisiana. Fondly dubbed 'everybody's favorite twins' by their community, Cherry and Sherry are known for their compassionate hearts and vibrant personalities. Placed in foster care at age 6, they have weathered numerous challenges but have always relied on their unbreakable bond to navigate difficult times together. Last year, they established the nonprofit organization CHeriSH Times Two — a blend of their names — to empower and support foster youth.

Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, 'Higher,' and his upcoming 'All-American Road Show' tour.

Jennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New York, New York.

Actress and best-selling author Valerie Bertinelli visits to discuss her new cookbook, 'Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share.'

Olympic figure skater, actress, and TV commentator Tara Lipinski also stops by.

Jennifer welcomes NICU nurses Taylor and Drew Deras from Omaha, Nebraska, to the show. The married couple recently made headlines by adopting 3-year-old Ella, a patient they cared for at work as her primary nurses. Born prematurely in May 2021, Ella faced numerous health challenges. When Ella became a ward of the state in December 2021, the couple stepped in as her foster parents, eventually adopting her in November 2023. Now a happy and thriving toddler, Ella has overcome significant health issues. Taylor and Drew describe their unexpected journey to parenthood as the greatest joy of their lives.

The cast of 'UnPrisoned' — Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson and Jordyn McIntosh — are in the studio!

Gospel legend CeCe Winans alsostops by to talk about her newest album, 'More Than This.'

Jennifer then welcomes public speaker and middle school substitute teacher Cindy Noir from Atlanta, Georgia. Last year, Cindy shared a TikTok about how 'UnPrisoned' impacted her personal healing journey. Describing the show as a 'whole therapy session,' she revealed that the storyline helped her reconcile with her then-estranged father by seeing herself in Kerry Washington's character and gaining empathy for her father through Delroy Lindo's role.

Jennifer then visits mom of three, Cricut expert, and content creator Joy Green from Houston, Texas.

Singer Meghan Trainor stops by to chat about her new album, 'Timeless.'

Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women to the show.

Country music legend and'The Voice' coach Reba McEntire is in the house!

Ray and Eilyn Jimenez from HGTV's 'Divided by Design' also join Jennifer in the studio.

Next, Jennifer welcomes Vincent Palmer from Dayton, Ohio, a 3-year-old presidential expert who can recite the names and order of service of each U.S. president. His fascination began with a president-themed book he received as a birthday gift, which quickly became his prized possession. Vincent is also an avid sports fan, cheering for the Cincinnati Reds and the University of Dayton Flyers basketball team. Vincent dreams of either becoming the president or a sports announcer for the Flyers.

Jennifer also welcomes Dr. Mahalia Hines, who is promoting her new book, 'Tomorrow's Children: How to Raise Children to Stay Human in a High-Tech Society.'

'Grey's Anatomy' stars Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington visit the show.

Next,siblings Biko, Manna, and Mfundo Nhlangothi from the viral musical group Biko's Manna stop by.

Jennifer then welcomes Joy Lindsay from Gary, Indiana. Joy is the founder and CEO of Butterfly Dreamz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on mentoring girls from underserved communities to become leaders and achieve their goals. Established in 2012 after her sister Kimberly died from gun violence, the organization honors Kimberly's life and belief in the potential of women and girls. Many Butterfly Dreamz mentees go on to be first-generation college graduates and community leaders. Joy is currently pursuing her master's degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Zendaya drops by to chat about playing a tennis coach in her new feature film, 'Challengers.'

Jennifer welcomes Angelica May and Imeek Watkins from Wilmington, North Carolina, who recently gained attention following a viral video capturing Imeek's proposal to Angelica after she completed her final cancer treatment surrounded by family, friends, and their community. High school sweethearts, Angelica and Imeek recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary. Although Angelica's diagnosis of stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer last year was a difficult journey, the couple is now celebrating Angelica being cancer-free.

Elisabeth Moss visits the show to talk about her new spy thriller series, 'The Veil.'

Jennifer welcomes Ossiereen 'Ms. Ojay' Jones of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Ojay reached out to share her journey as a Black small business owner. At the onset of the pandemic, she noticed a void in her community — the absence of a Christian bookstore and a secure gathering spot for locals. In response, she established Rejoice Christian Bookstore in 2021. Despite encountering challenges, Ms. Ojay finds solace in the knowledge that she's positively impacting lives.

Jennifer chats with professional grocery store taste-tester Jordan Myrick of Los Angeles, California.Jordan and her colleagues specialize in researching and taste-testing grocery store items nationwide. Their evaluations consider factors such as taste, price, and accessibility to rank products effectively. Jordan showcases some of the top-rated products she has sampled and guides Jennifer through a tasting experience.

'Lopez vs. Lopez' star George Lopez joins Jennifer in the studio.

Golda Rosheuvel,'Bridgerton's' Queen Charlotte, stops by.

Jennifer welcomes Jack Dalton of Manchester, New Hampshire. Jack, an eighth-grade student, animal activist, public speaker, author, and educational YouTuber, is known as the 'Kid Conservationist' for his dedicated work in orangutan conservation. In 2022, he won the President's Environmental Youth Award and was a Top 20 finalist for the 2020 TIME Kid of the Year. Passionate about environmental preservation, Jack advocates for treating every day as Earth Day. He aspires to inspire both children and adults to adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

As part of our Legend Series, the iconic Rita Moreno joins Jennifer to talk about her film'The Prank.'

Dance superstars and brothers Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy visit.

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton discusses the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (ScottCares.org), which funds innovative cancer research.

Iain Armitage, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment from 'Young Sheldon' stop by for a visit.

Jennifer also welcomes Linda Piston, a child science prodigy from Gainesville, Virginia. At 11 years old, she likens her school life to the TV show 'Young Sheldon.' Piston founded Linda's Lab, a nonprofit focused on two goals: ending world hunger and improving science education. She was recently named the national STEM champion for her research on mealworms, showing they can digest Styrofoam and complete their life cycle.

Lisa Ann Walter from 'Abbott Elementary' stops by.

Chef Kwame joins Jennifer in a cooking demo.

Jennifer welcomes 17-year-old Dr. Dorothy Tillman from Chicago, Illinois, who recently made headlines for earning her Ph.D. in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. Dr. Tillman's educational journey includes earning her associate degree at age 10, her bachelor's degree at age 12, and her master's degree by age 14. In 2020, she founded the DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute for Kids in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. Despite her impressive accomplishments, she considers herself an average teenager and is currently preparing for prom.

Janelle James and William Stanford Davis from 'Abbott Elementary' stop by the studio.

Jennifer then welcomes Bryan Ross from Beaumont, California, a P.E. teacher and coach at Ánimo Venice Charter High School. His wife, Janet, wrote to celebrate Bryan's dedication to mentoring and coaching students in a Title 1 school. As a Watts neighborhood native, Bryan is driven by the area's challenges to give back through education, offering life experiences to bridge the gap for underserved communities.

'Abbott Elementary' creator and star Quinta Brunson stops by to kick off 'Abbott Elementary' Week on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.'

Author and social media personality Tabitha Brown joins us to discussher book 'I Did a Thing: 30 Days to Living Free.'

Jennifer then welcomes Deanna Dixon, a single mom and full-time rideshare driver from Atlanta, Georgia. Known as the 'RideShare Queen' on social media, Deanna's viral videos, which combine carpool karaoke, cab confessions, and life talk, have amassed over 20 million views. Her goal is to make sure passengers leave feeling better than when they arrived.

Sara Gilbert chats about her sitcom 'The Conners.'

Jennifer welcomes Alex George from Philadelphia, PA. Alex is a TikTok creator on a quest to make every chocolate chip cookie recipe on the internet. She is documenting her baking journey on a spreadsheet with ratings, effort, comments, and links to the recipes. Alex will teach Jennifer how to make chocolate chip cookies on the show.

Bill Bellamy promotes his upcoming comedy tour.

Jennifer welcomes Tyara Lee from Upland, CA. Despite facing adversity as a foster youth in Compton, Tyara defied expectations and financed her education through four jobs. Overcoming instability, she credits her resilience to her faith and capacity for forgiveness. In 2018, Tyara founded She Is Foundation Network, a nonprofit aiding women with housing, employment, financial literacy, and empowerment, drawing from her own experiences.

Jennifer welcomes Asjia O'Neal from Dallas, TX who made history in December as the #1 draft pick for America's first professional volleyball league, launched in 2024. Asjia gained fame for leading the Texas Longhorns to consecutive championship wins in 2022 & 2023. Despite overcoming two open-heart surgeries, she aims to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics. Asjia will teach Jennifer how to play volleyball on the show.

Spring Celebration!

Jenna Dewan promotes her ABC series'The Rookie.'

Jennifer welcomes Kina Evans from Hayward, CA. Kina is a middle school special education teacher at Caesar Chavez Middle School and founder of Bully Talk Inc., a nonprofit organization that equips kids with tools and leadership skills to decrease bullying and create positive practices. Kina has been a teacher for 5 years and says she is motivated and inspired by her students daily. She calls her students her babies and constantly goes out of pocket to provide them with anything they need.

Gina Rodriguez discusses her ABC series 'Not Dead Yet.'

Carla Hall ('Chasing Flavor') will perform a cooking demo.

Jennifer welcomes Jenn Drummond from Park City, UT, a mom of seven who recently made history by becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits. After recovering from a bad car accident in 2018, Jenn was inspired to climb a mountain for her 40th birthday. She began training, and eventually decided to set a world record and climb the Seven Second Summits, which she completed last summer. Jenn's new book, BreakProof, was released in January and she just returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with three of her sons.

Alison Brie discusses her new Peacock series'Apples Never Fall.'

Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old Leila Danai and her mother, Mildred Munjanganja, from Pompano Beach, FL,who went viral for telling her mom about how she stood up to a classmate who told her he didn't like her hairstyle. In the clip, Leila recalls the interaction: '(He said), 'I don't like that hair — it's crazy'. And I said, 'My mommy made it. And if you don't like it, I'll keep it for myself.' Mildred and Leila will chat with Jennifer about their story and about the importance of instilling self-confidence at home.

Jennifer welcomes Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, CA, who is a pro closet organizer and declutter expert known as the 'closet therapist' by her clients.

Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer promote their Las Vegas residency'Love & Laughter.'

Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, and Christina Elmore discuss drama series 'The Girls on The Bus.'

Melissa Rauch discusses'Night Court.'

Joey Fatone & AJ McLean promote their'A Legendary Night' Tour.

Boris Kodjoe will promote his ABC drama series 'Station 19.'

Jennifer welcomes viral sensation 4-year-old Christopher Bess and his dad Reginald, from Tarboro, NC, also known as'Coach Chris' for his hilarious videos helping his dad coach high school basketball. Chris became a beloved member of the local sports community and was recently named Youth Coach of the Year.

Kate Flannery will discuss her new movie 'The Prank' and  perform a St. Patrick's Day cooking demo.

Jesse Palmer will promote 'The Bachelor.'

Shaun Robinson will discuss TLC's '90 Day: The Single Life Tell All.'

Jennifer welcomes Savaree 'Sav' Hazard-Chaney from Providence, RI, who founded Tuft X PVD, a studio space where she teaches the art of tufted rugs and recently opened a brick and mortar. She currently teaches workshops and has been featured in museums and high-end hotels. Savaree will teach Jennifer how to tuft a rug.

James Pickens Jr. will discuss 'Grey's Anatomy.'

Jennifer welcomes Curls on the Block founder Analise Harris from WestCovina, CA. As a Black educator in her Colorado school, Analise says she noticed Black students would gravitate toward her and witnessed girls being teased for their natural hair. She created the organization to build a bridge between STEAM and beauty for girls with curly hair. The students in the program learn how to take care of their natural hair while also implementing science and math skills.

Jennifer welcomes Olympian Arianna Choi from Orlando, FL, who is the number one rated nine-year-old fencer in the USA and has won fencing competitions coast to coast. She won her first tournament within one week of learning to fence and never looked back. Winning six Gold Medals in her first year of fencing, she added another 16 tournament wins at the end of her second year. She will teach Jennifer how to fence.

Daniel Dae Kim promotes his Netflix series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.'

Jennifer welcomes Melissa Carnegie from Charlotte, North Carolina, who created Kicks & Fros, a digital lifestyle brand and community that celebrates sneaker culture and Black and Brown women in the space. Melissa says women of color are often overlooked and undervalued in the sneaker world, even though they bring so much to the culture. Through Kicks & Fros, Melissa aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the sneaker world.

Ziggy Marley discusses the documentary 'Bob Marley: One Love.'

Pet trainer Brandon McMillan from 'Lucky Dog Reunions' brings his furry friends to the show.

La La Anthony ofStarz's 'BMF' joins Jennifer in the studio.

Plus, Jennifer interviews Nichelle Lewis, who will perform 'Home' from the original Broadway musical 'The Wiz.'

'S.W.A.T.' star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer in the studio.

Jennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin — the Shanklin Twins — from Castle Rock, Colorado, who both hold state championship titles and records in their state. Caelan is also a national champion and aspires to compete in the 2028 Olympics. They love teaching archery and say it's a sport anyone can become good at, no matter their body type. They will chat with Jennifer and perform a demo.

Derek Hough stops by to talk aboutthe 'Symphony of Dance' tour.

Jennifer  welcomes Route 1 founder Marcus Carpenter from Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose organization increases food access and decreases the racial hunger divide by empowering, encouraging, and educating BIPOC farmers.

Jennifer is also joined by 11-year-old kid scientist Linda Pistun from Gainesville, Virginia, who founded Linda's Lab, a nonprofit focused on ending world hunger and improving science education in schools. To combat hunger, Linda created a chocolate bar using mealworm protein that she is working to make shelf stable. To help improve science education, she wrote a book called 'Linda and the Mysterious Footprints' about girl who uses science to help fix the carbon footprint in her town. She will chat with Jennifer and perform a science demo.

HGTV Week continues with Cole & Chelsea DeBoer (HGTV's 'Down Home Fab.'

Kane Brown promotes his In The Air tour and his new single, 'I Can Feel It.'

HGTV Week continues with Erin & Ben Napier (HGTV's 'Home Town').

Page Turner (HGTV's 'Rock the Block') stops by.

Brandy Clark discusses her self-titled album.

Jennifer welcomes Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel from Swannanoa, NC, who recently made headlines as a one-armed D3 college basketball player at Warren Wilson College. Baileigh was born with a birth defect that caused her right arm to not fully develop.  She started playing basketball in her freshman year of high school and was unexpectedly cut from the team during her senior year. She was determined to continue her basketball career and made her college team. Baileigh hopes to inspire others and show them that anything is possible.

Billy Gardell discusses his comedy series'Bob Hearts Abishola.'

Jennifer welcomes Shay Jefferson from Belton, Missouri, who is the founder and Executive Director of Family Resource Center. The nonprofit provides support and resources for families in Missouri and has 12 centers across the state that provide essentials ranging from baby supplies, food, clothes, etc. all free of charge. Shay says fundraising for her nonprofit is a constant struggle and in order to keep the 12 locations open, she doesn't take a salary.

Coco Jones stops by the show for a special Valentine's Day Celebration.

Astrologer Jennifer Freed, author of the book 'A Map to Your Soul,' offers a Valentine's Day astrology demo.

Donald Faison promtoes his comedy series 'Extended Family.'

Bobby Berk discusses the new season of 'Queer Eye' and his Tri Pointe Homes partnership.

Grammy-winning R&B singer Monica stops by!

Black Pumas will perform their latest single 'Ice Cream (Pay Phone)' from their album 'Chronicles of a Diamond.'

Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old preschool student Summer and her parents Marvin and Janyl, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summer is an aspiring surgeon and loves talking about bones, surgical procedures, and anything related to the medical field. She is known online for her dinnertime conversations with her dad, Dr. Marvin Smith (an orthopedic surgeon), where she asks him about the surgeries he performed that day.

Chrissy Teigen discusses 'Chrissy & Dave Dine Out' and her baking brand Cravings by Chrissy Teigen.

Pop icon Kylie Minogue stops by the show.

The Bachelor Joey Graziadei comes by.

CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. promotes the66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Former Los Angeles Laker and five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher stops by.

Charlie Wilson promotes his new single 'Superman.'

Jennifer welcomes community activist Devine Carama from Lexington, Kentucky, who is a motivational speaker and runs the nonprofit ONE Lexington. The nonprofit group helps address and prevent crime among youth in Devine's community. Devine recently went viral for teaching his mentoring class of young boys about emotional intelligence and says he sees himself in many of the young kids and families he helps. He was once a struggling single father and now uses his experience to mentor kids and young adults.

Mel B discusses 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League.'

Jennifer welcomes celebrity chef Lorenzo Espada, aka 'Eat with Zo,' from Charlotte, NC, who is best recognized for posting popular cooking tutorials online. Growing up, Zo's parents always found a way to make something out of nothing and that family motto stuck with him. Zo started cooking in college, selling hot plates to students and locals to make ends meet. Now he's a sought-after chef and specializes in creating traditional classics with a twist.  Zo will perform a cooking demo and chat with Jennifer.

Anthony Anderson and Doris Bowman promote their game show'We Are Family.'

Jennifer welcomes back Leanne Zapanta, and her husband, Raz, from Mission Hills, CA. Leanne and Raz visited the show last season when we surprised Leanne's bridal party during the show and gifted the couple a honeymoon. Since then, Leanne and Raz got married and went on their honeymoon. Leanne and Raz will chat with Jennifer and will give her a life update.

Heidi Klum promotes'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League.'

Jennifer welcomes animal communicator Nikki Vasconez from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Nikki is an attorney-turned-animal communicator who offers her clients readings with their pets and teaches them how to have two-way conversations with animals. Nikki will chat and do a reading with Jennifer.

Reggie Watts discusses hisbook 'Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again.'

Jennifer welcomes closet therapist Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, California, who is a biologist-turned-pro closet organizer and declutter expert. Having spent the last 10 years in the closets of celebrities, executives, and entrepreneurs, her inner researcher has continued to study people and the effects their home environments have on them. Shaniece's goal is to curate aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces that allow clients more time to live their lives.

Kaley Cuoco discusses herfilm 'Role Play' and her pet line Oh Norman!

Jennifer welcomes Arlene Felder from Burlington, New Jersey, who is the founder of Glassy Brown Cookies. After 15 years as a social worker, Arlene took a leap of faith and pursued her passion and now has two storefronts, ships nationwide, and leads cookie classes. She still loves giving back and supports her community by offering free consultations to small business owners and hosting free cookie classes for youth.

Rich Paul promotes his book'Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds.'

Saint Harison performs his hit song 'Ego Talkin.'

Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Nathan Katcher and his mother, Rachel, from St. Louis, MO. Nathan has been making headlines for his ability to solve long-equation math problems. Rachel started posting his videos on TikTok to share Nathan's love for math with the world. Nathan has always been fascinated by numbers and by age 4, he was counting to 6,000. Nathan solves all math problems in his head and hopes to be a math scientist when he gets older.

Garcelle Beauvais discusses 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.'

Jennifer spotlights country-singing trio Remember Monday from London, U.K. The group is comprised of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, who originally found fame in the quarterfinals of 'The Voice U.K.' (2019) as part of Team JHud. They will perform and chat with Jennifer.

Roy Wood Jr. promotes hiscomedy tour, 'America: For The Last Time.'

Chef and digital personality Joshua Weissman discusses hiscookbook 'Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste' and does a cooking demo.

Jennifer welcomes the Labastida Twins, 11-year-old Bryce and11-year-old Matt from Orange County, CA, who have gained a large following online with their dancing videos. They each say that having a twin brother has encouraged them to face their fears and not care what people think; they hope to inspire other kids to do the same.

Tia Mowry discusses her new cooking series'Not Like Mama' and her hair care line, 4U by Tia.

Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, LA, who will be providing motivation to start the new year.

Jennifer welcomes Shundrika Houston and her husband, Edward, from Houston, TX, for a Zoom gender reveal. Shundrika wrote to the show, saying this pregnancy was a surprise and they were shocked to learn they are expecting twins due in May! Shundrika and Edward are already parents to two boys, Garrison and Gavin, and they can't wait to become a family of six.

Jason Momoa promotes his new film 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.'

Jennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón from Laurel, MD. Originally from New Mexico, Raul was blinded at birth by an incubator after being born prematurely. He studied jazz at the University of Miami, and after college, he performed as a background vocalist for many renowned Latin artists. He went on to have a successful music career, working with industry legends like Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, and Sting.

Jennifer welcomes coach and superfan Treena Moore from Baltimore, MD, who was surprised recently during with the show's first-ever 'Knock Star' school visit! Jennifer had surprised Treena and the step team of Harlem Park Elementary-Middle School earlier this year.

Janelle Monáe discusses her album'The Age of Pleasure.'

Tony Shalhoub chats about 'Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie.'

Jennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan 'DJ' Strickland from St. Louis, Missouri, who made headlines for raising money to eliminate school lunch debt for students at his former elementary school through his initiative Team Tech Boy Lunch Heroes. DJ decided to create this initiative after he experienced what it was like not having enough money for school lunch when he was in fourth grade.

Jennifer welcomes Adrene 'AC' Clemons from Las Vegas, Nevada, an assistant director of the Boys and Girls Club South Nevada (BGCSNV).  At 9 months old, AC was badly burned and his parents were told he wouldn't survive 72 hours. After spending two years in intensive care, AC grew up to become a performer and high school sports star. AC began helping children with disabilities to read, write, sing, and dance at BGCSNV, and the clubhouse says, 'AC is one of the most inspirational staff members, loved by not only the kids but the staff as well, due to his contagious positive spirit.'

Matthew McConaughey discusses hischildren's book 'Just Because' and Pantalones Organic Tequila.

Jennifer welcomes It's Bigger Than Us founder Tyrone Nance from Inglewood, California, whose nonprofit, established in 2020, provides solution-based resources to underserved families in South Los Angeles.

Darius Rucker promotes his new album 'Carolyn's Boy.'

Jeannie Mai promotes herCBS game show 'Raid the Cage.'

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses his talk series 'Good Trouble.'

Jennifer welcomes DJ Brian Phoenix from Saco, Maine, whose video of him DJ'ing a wedding went viral with over 9 million views. Brian, who has been a DJ for over 40 years, said he does not fit the typical stereotype of a DJ and people are amused by the fact he uses CDs.  Brian hopes this video shows people that you're never too old to live out your passion.

Winnie Harlow promotes herskin care line, Cay Skin.

Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott discuss their song 'I Kneel.'

Henry Winkler returns to discuss his book, 'Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond.'

Jennifer welcomes educator Angelique Williams and her 6-year-old student Emora from Cleveland, Ohio. Angelique is the dean of students at East Academy and founder of the nonprofit Let Art Breathe, which helps her students with social-emotional learning through performing arts. Every day at school, Angelique's student Emora asks her 'best friend' Angelique if she has found a husband yet. Last month, Emora decided to help Angelique by doing a little prayer at the lunch table. Angelique filmed Emora's prayer and the video has gone viral online.

Jennifer welcomes 17-year-old Amber Wilsondebriano from Charleston, South Carolina, who recently made history for being crowned the first Black homecoming queen at her school, Porter-Gaud School. The school is 155 years old and has been doing homecoming court for over 40 years. Amber feels overjoyed to create a legacy that means so much and wants to inspire other young kids to know that anything is possible, regardless of their race. Amber hopes her story of representation shows people that times are changing and that there is hope, positivity, and love everywhere in the world.

Eric McCormack promotes 'The Other Black Girl.'

Jennifer welcomes couple and educators Carrie and Brett Yancey, from Southside, Alabama, who are joined by their daughters Savannah, Sydney and Sarakate. The family recently made headlines for a night they will always cherish. On September 29, Brett, who has been fighting advanced esophageal cancer for six years, made the 50-yard walk down Southside High School's football field with his daughter Sarakate, who was crowned this year's homecoming queen. Carrie, Savannah and Sydney were in the stands as their community erupted in cheers.

Lil Rel Howery promotes his new movie 'Dashing Through the Snow.'

Olympic gold medalist and world champion Tara Lipinski discusses her podcast 'Unexpecting.'

Chef and restaurateur José Andrés promotes his graphic novel, 'Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés,' and World Central Kitchen.

Mike and Kyra Epps stop by to discuss theirHGTV series, 'Buying Back the Block.'

Jennifer welcomes Cori Salazar and her husband, Zak Salazar,from Mission Viejo, California, who are parents of three children: 4-year-old Juniper, 3-year-old Delaney, and 21-month-old Luna. Last spring, their lives changed when the couple each received a cancer diagnosis just months apart.

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton stop by to chat with Jennifer.

Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, TX, who is abest-selling author, speaker, teacher and body language expert.

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins Jennifer in the studio.

Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, NY.

Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow, along with her mom Amanda, from Farmingdale, NJ and her mentor Steph Roach from Phoenix, AZ.  Colbie was born 17 weeks premature with cerebral palsy (CP). Steph is an inspirational fitness coach who was also born with CP and is a 6-year cancer survivor. Colbie's mom, Amanda, and Steph met through social media in Feb 2021 and instantly formed a close bond.

Casey Wilson chats about her show'The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition.'

Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, IL, whose nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for Chicago youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Octavia Spencer promotesthe new projects she executive produced for ID/Discovery, 'Feds' and 'The Lost Women of Highway 20.'

Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali, Mexico, who grew up in a musical family where she learned to play instruments. After Irany's father gave her an accordion, she taught herself how to play. Earlier this year, she was invited to play for global superstar Karol G's Tiny Desk concert and then joined her on her U.S. stadium tour. Irany chats with Jennifer and performs.