The former 'American Idol' judge gushed that he is 'more proud' of Hudson than any show winner.
The singer and talk show host opened up to ET about the special honor.
Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul praise Kelly Clarkson at the O.G. 'American Idol' winner's Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood.
Clarkson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.
The new host made her debut with Simon Cowell as her first guest.
Season 4 of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ debuts Sept. 12.
Clarkson tells ET that she and Hudson share a special bond as working moms.
'The Jennifer Hudson Show' will debut on Sept. 12.
Samantha 'Just Sam' Diaz won the singing competition show in 2020.
Katy Perry makes a love match with Pete Davidson on TikTok's MASH filter and apologizes to his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian.
Host Ryan Seacrest is also back as virtual auditions begin next week for the new season.
Carrie Underwood celebrated the 17th anniversary of her legendary 'American Idol' win with a page from her journal.
'American Idol' season 20 finale aired on ABC last night.
ET's Denny Directo chats with Noah Thompson after his big 'American Idol' win.
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