The Jennifer Hudson Show Guest Guide Week of Oct 20: Selena Gomez, AJ McLean, and Halle Bailey

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The Happy Place is getting a visit from some of the biggest names in music and entertainment this week, led by a superstar guest. Jennifer Hudson sits down for a major chat with Selena Gomez, who is making her first-ever visit to the show and bringing along her “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” co-stars. The week also features exciting conversations with Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean, legendary actress Alfre Woodard, and singer and actress Halle Bailey.

Monday, October 20: Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean stops by to talk about his upcoming solo album and the band’s residency at Sphere.

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Tuesday, October 21: Superstar Selena Gomez drops by for her first visit to the Happy Place. She is then joined by her “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” co-stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown.

Wednesday, October 22: Legendary actress Alfre Woodard and Jennifer talk about her new Apple TV show “The Last Frontier.” Jennifer then welcomes 6-year-old piano prodigy Alec Van Khajadourian.

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Thursday, October 23: Jennifer welcomes back singer and actress Halle Bailey. NBA All-Star Dwight Howard also visits to talk about his podcast “Above The Rim with DH 12.”

Friday, October 24: Actress Allison Williams stops by to talk about her new film “Regretting You.” Singer and drag queen Ada Vox chats with Jennifer before a special performance.

The Jennifer Hudson Show airs weekdays in national syndication.

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