Jennifer Hudson to Be an American Idol Judge

An American Idol alum judging panel in the works? Season 3 contestant turned superstar Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to be a judge on the Fox reality competition show this fall.

E! News reports that Hudson, 31, has finalized a deal to join the judges' panel for season 13. Hudson made a name for herself after appearing on season 3 of American Idol in 2004. Though she only came in seventh place, Hudson went on to become a Grammy-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actress.