Overview

• A clip shared on September 22 shows Cowell walking The Jennifer Hudson Show’s ‘spirit tunnel’ before his interview.
• The video spread widely on X, where viewers joked about his unusual clapping, comparing it to a praying mantis, a robot and “baby T-Rex arms.”
• On air, Cowell said he “absolutely loved” the tunnel and asked if he could “steal it” for America’s Got Talent, adding he wanted to do it twice.
• Jennifer Hudson responded that they would make it happen, reinforcing the moment as playful cross-promotion between the shows.
• Coverage linked Cowell’s bashful tunnel demeanor to his prior remarks about shyness and hating small talk on the How to Fail podcast.