American Idol ABC to air holiday special starring former 'Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson 10/08/2009 ABC has announced that it will air a holiday special starring former American Idol third-season finalist Jennifer Hudson. Read More RELATED NEWS Jennifer Hudson celebrates 100th episode of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' with John LegendTina Knowles quits Instagram after Jennifer Hudson gaffe'American Idol' Season 3 contestant John Stevens hit by van and suffered fractured skull TAGS: American Idol Jennifer Hudson