SNL Parodies 'Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel in Viral Sketch

On November 5th, 2025, the popular sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" aired a segment that parodied the "spirit tunnel" videos from "The Jennifer Hudson Show." The sketch, which aired during Nikki Glaser's hosting episode, took a humorous jab at the viral dance routines that have become a signature part of Hudson's daytime talk show.

In the sketch, Glaser played a fictionalized version of herself who was struggling with the prospect of having to dance through the "Jennifer Hudson Show" spirit tunnel. Voiceover narration described the anxiety and dread that many celebrities reportedly feel about the experience, with Glaser herself admitting, "I love Jennifer Hudson, but as an uncoordinated white woman, I felt trapped. I tried practicing, but everything I came up with looked career-ending."

The sketch then introduced a fake medication called "Hudsacillin" that was marketed as a solution to "spirit tunnel-related symptoms." According to the ad, the drug works by making the user "so violently ill you have no choice but to cancel" their appearance on the show, thereby avoiding the dreaded dance routine.

By poking fun at the "Jennifer Hudson Show" phenomenon, "SNL" tapped into a cultural moment that has captivated social media in recent months. The sketch's blend of humor and satire struck a chord with viewers, showcasing the show's ability to stay relevant and engage with the latest trends.