No More Ms. Nice Host?! Wendy Williams Feels 'Disrespected' By Sherri Shepherd Show Announcement!
25.02.2022 - 23:03
/ perezhilton.com
It sure sounds like things aren’t quite as smooth with Sherri Shepherd‘s ascent into Wendy Williams‘ old TV hosting role as the public pronouncements might make you think.
Earlier this week, we reported on how positive things seemed to be after Sherri gushed about her predecessor following her promotion into the high-profile on-air role, aka taking her place.
But now we’re hearing that the situation is decidedly NOT as positive and optimistic behind the scenes! Uh-oh…
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An insider spoke to The Sun about the situation surrounding the 57-year-old (now-former) daytime TV host, and “furiously” expressed the fact that Wendy feels “disrespected” about being quickly and completely replaced — and particularly by the way it was announced!
The insider explained Wendy’s reaction, spilling to the outlet:
Makes sense! After all, Wendy was a hugely popular daytime host during her run on air, and over more than a decade, her presence cultivated quite a following. And Sherri isn’t just launching a own show post-The Talk, she’s using Wendy’s built-in audience to springboard into it.
So to have it all end like this — and to have Sherri’s team taking over the social media accounts, the brand, and even the time slot? We aren’t surprised she’s upset.
The insider added:
Damn!
A second source close to the longtime on-air personality opened up a bit more about the apparently problematic production decisions being made following Wendy’s departure.
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Explaining that the network initially intended to give the New Jersey native a proper send-off with “all of her greatest hits,”