Jennifer Hudson says Whitney Houston saved her career.
The actress-and-singer - who was a contestant on US TV talent show ‘American
Idol’ in 2004 - insists Whitney’s ongoing support and advice has been
crucial to her success.
She said: “I sang a Whitney song on ‘American Idol’ and we have been in
contact ever since. I wouldn’t be here without her. There has been nothing
better than having her support.”
When Jennifer performed Whitney’s powerful ballad ‘I Have Nothing’ on the
series, judge Simon Cowell – who had been critical of her performances –
praised her as “sensational”.
Despite the initial platform ‘American Idol’ provided for her, Jennifer has
cut all ties with the music mogul.
She explained to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “Simon is firmly in my
past. What he said on the show had no impact on my career afterwards.
“I feel I am one of the few artists to have escaped the ‘American Idol’
tag.”

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