REPORT: Jennifer Hudson Signs On As American Idol Judge, Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert Could Be Next!

Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on as a judge on the next season of American Idol.  Hudson did not with during her stint on season three, but has gone on to have one of the most high profile careers of all the alumni, not to mention an Academy Award.

Kelly Clarkson, the winner of the premiere season of the show, is apparently close to signing as well.

E! reports that the group could be rounded out by either Adam Lambert or Clay Aiken, who were both runner ups during their seasons.

Fox is reportedly trying to hype up the angle that their winners (and non-winners, obviously) do go on to strong careers, taking a slight jab at ‘The Voice,” which has yet to garner a big name, but has been stealing AI’s thunder in the ratings this year. American Idol is down about 10 million viewers from two years ago