You really had to be there. We’re talking about the Spirit Tunnel on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and the way Jason Derulo moved through it felt like a full performance in motion.

The American singer, songwriter and dancer steps into the hallway already in sync with the beat, easing into a confident, rhythmic walk that carries him forward with intention. There’s no rush to it. He settles into the moment, letting each step land before building things up.

His look plays its part. An oversized black double-breasted coat with a shearling collar is worn open, leaving his chest tattoos visible, while wide-leg pleated trousers move with him as he walks. Silver hoop earrings and black open-toed slides round things off with a relaxed touch that fits the mood.

As he makes his way down the tunnel, the crowd comes alive around him. Chants of “Get it, get it, get it!” and “Jason Derulo’s at J-Hud!” rise and fall in rhythm, and he responds with sharp, well-timed hand claps that mirror theirs. It becomes a back-and-forth, a shared moment that pulls everyone in.

From there, his steps open up into smooth footwork—slides, subtle turns, and small switches in pace that keep the movement flowing without breaking stride. He stays locked into the rhythm, carrying it from one end of the tunnel to the other while keeping that easy connection with the people around him.

Phones are up, hands are clapping, and the excitement follows him all the way through. By the time he reaches the end, it feels complete, like a moment that unfolded naturally and stayed right on beat from start to finish.

 

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R&B artist Kehlani smiling while holding her two Grammy Awards at the 68th Annual ceremony. She is wearing a sheer black Valdrin Sahiti gown with intricate beading and a central cutout that showcases her tattoos. Photo Credit: Kehlani/Instagram

Kehlani just walked the Jennifer Hudson Show spirit tunnel and the hallway was absolutely not ready for her.

If you have never seen the spirit tunnel before, here is the idea — a narrow, lively backstage hallway lined on both sides with the show’s staff and dancers, all there for one reason: to make the incoming guest feel every bit of the love in that corridor before they even step foot on the main stage. And when Kehlani walked through it, the hallway gave her everything it had.

She arrived in a monochromatic grey suit, a structured oversized blazer cinched at the waist with a matching belt, paired with a grey mini skirt. Deep burgundy sheer tights and matching burgundy pointed-toe heels added a rich, bold contrast to the grey, and her long loose waves, neck tattoos and hand tattoos rounded the whole look out with an edge that cut through the polished tailoring beautifully. She looked sharp, she looked cool and she looked completely unbothered in the best possible way.

The hallway crew came with a harmonised, soulful chant tailored just for her: “Kehlani’s at JHud, you know we love her! She’s walking down the hall, so we gotta turn up! A Grammy winner, she’s the best… Kehlani’s at JHud!” The staff were stepping, clapping and waving their hands in unison on both sides, turning the corridor into a full performance in its own right.

And Kehlani? She matched every single bit of it. She started with a confident, rhythmic strut, vibing to the live vocals, and as the chant peaked she broke into sharp, coordinated hand movements and a body roll that had the whole hallway losing it. She was smiling, she was laughing with the crew and she was fully in the moment from the first step to the last. By the time she pushed through the On Air doors to the main stage, the spirit tunnel had done exactly what it was built to do.

Watch her walk below.

 

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We bet you can’t guess who showed up in the Spirit Tunnel, dancing and throwing down a few moves. Alright, maybe you can. Yes, it’s the one and only beatboxer we’ve all come to love, and yes, he’s Nigerian too. A proud one at that. We’re talking about Kevin Olusola.

The Pentatonix beatboxer made quite the entrance in an all-black ensemble: leather jacket, t-shirt, trousers and trainers. He tied it all together with a silver necklace and his signature mohawk. But let’s not get too carried away with his outfit. What really caught our attention was the way he danced through the tunnel, light-hearted, joyful and full of life.

Kevin was all smiles as he stepped in, cheered on by a lively group who clapped and sang a sweet melody. He moved effortlessly to the rhythm, giving out high-fives to some of the cheerleaders and snapping his fingers in time with the music. It was one of those moments that just made you smile.

And if that wasn’t enough, his chat with Jennifer Hudson was just as engaging. He shared how he was recruited into an a cappella group while casually singing in the shower — can you believe that? He spoke openly about embracing his inner misfit, touched on his new album and treated the audience to an impressive performance that brought together the cello and beatboxing in a way only Kevin could pull off.

Watch him move below

 

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