<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"Jennifer Hudson has parted ways with the diet company Weight Watchers, it has been announced.  The former American Idol contestant lost 80 pounds as spokesperson for the company, which she signed on with in 2010.   Hudson, 32, revealed the news in a statement to People, saying: &amp;quot;I have chosen to step away from my role as ambassador and I am excited for the year to come, with many new projects and lots of new music. &amp;quot;My experience with Weight Watchers has truly been life changing. I am grateful for what I have learned throughout the process and will always take it with me.&amp;quot;  The decision to part ways was reportedly arrived at mutually by Hudson and Weight Watchers.  A representative for Weight Watchers said: &amp;quot;We&amp;#039;re confident Jennifer will remain a Lifetime Member.   &amp;quot;Jennifer&amp;#039;s healthy lifestyle and successful weight loss has inspired so many - from her friends and family to our members and staff, as well as people around the world - and we know that inspiration lives on.&amp;quot;  Hudson has revealed in the past that she feels prouder of her weight loss than her Oscar win.  Jessica Simpson is currently a spokesperson for Weight Watchers and has appeared in all of the company&amp;#039;s 2014 ads so far.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a557876/jennifer-hudson-steps-down-as-weight-watchers-spokeswoman/>