Jennifer Hudson is reportedly set to assist X Factor UK judge, Kelly Rowland when she mentors the girls in the “houses” round. If this is true, that’s rich, because Simon Cowell could not stand Jennifer when she competed on Idol in Season 3. He was hardly upset when she was eliminated in 7th place.
Jennifer Hudson is going to be Kelly Rowland’s guest ‘X Factor’ judge.
The actress-and-singer is to replace Usher, who has had to pull out at short notice, and join the former Destiny’s Child star in Miami for the Judges’ Houses stage.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Kelly is thrilled Jennifer is joining her.”
Jennifer will help Kelly – who is mentoring the girls – pick her final three acts to make it to the lives shows.
The other guest judges will be Jessie J, who will be assisting Tulisa Contostavlos in picking the groups, Robbie Williams, who is helping Gary Barlow with the boys, and 80s pop star Sinitta, who will be helping Louis Walsh with the over-25s. selects the over-25s.