J.HUD CLEANS HOUSE!

Replaces Ellen pros with clueless buds

HARDHEADED Jennifer Hudson is recklessly firing staff as the first season of her talk show ends, sparking fears the fledgling daytime diva is shooting herself in the foot! Sources tell The National ENQUIRER that staffers on The Jennifer Hudson Show are walking on eggshells as the Dreamgirls Oscar winner pulls the trigger on what's being called a behind-the-scenes bloodbath.

The mass executions include multiple producers and at least one executive producer - despite decent ratings for the show.