On October 19, 2022, Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson had a heartwarming reunion on her talk show, bringing back fond memories of their days on American Idol. The two powerhouse vocalists were joined by Michael Orland, their former pianist from the show, setting the stage for a spontaneous musical moment.
With their combined talent, it was the perfect chance to treat the audience to a captivating duet that left everyone in awe.
Without any prior rehearsal or experience in opera, Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson gathered around the piano and surprised the audience with a stunning rendition of the classic aria “Nessun Dorma.” Their impromptu performance stunned the crowd, showcasing their vocal prowess and ability to tackle even the most challenging pieces.
Their performance continued with a fun twist. Both Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson reminisced about their first auditions on American Idol—Jennifer sang an Aretha Franklin song, and Adam went with a Queen hit.
To mix things up, they decided to swap artists. Jennifer took on Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” hitting higher notes with each line. Meanwhile, Adam showed his soulful side by performing Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”
The audience couldn’t contain their excitement as the singers delivered flawless performances as they cheered and applauded. Online reactions were equally enthusiastic, with viewers expressing awe over both artists’ impressive vocal abilities and range.
One fan commented, “Jennifer Hudson has a beautiful talent!! And Adam … there’s really no voice that compares. Always so gorgeous.”
Another added, “Two all time great singers, a rock singer and an R&B singer doing opera with no rehearsal and having to pick up the key as it is being played. And they can do that?!! Wow.”