Sherri Shepherd is having a busy fall.  She kicked off October by returning to The View for a week – the only former co-host invited back for such a lengthy return.  She kicked off November by hosting The Wendy Williams Show for a week – which inspired fans to start a petition for her to take over the show…should Wendy be unable to fulfill her duties.  But she’s not the only sassy black lady in daytime.  Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson wants to replace Ellen DeGeneres!  We hear that she filmed a pilot on Ellen’s set with Ellen’s crew.  Warner Bros. is itchy to get the American Idol alum to go head-to-head with Kelly Clarkson.  Didn’t she already do that on The Voice?

If anyone wants the crown of Queen of Daytime, they’re gonna have to pry it from Susan Lucci’s cold, dead scalp.  Yes, La Lucci is poised for a comeback…as Erica Kane!  ABC is developing Pine Valley and plans to bring back some key players from All My Children alongside some fresh meat.  Susan says if the show gets the green light, she’s in.  She joins previously attached stars Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who will also executive produce.