Wendy Williams is speaking out.
28.02.2022 - 04:11 / perezhilton.com
Friends are worried about Wendy Williams’ health after the bombshell announcement that Sherri Shepherd would be taking over The Wendy Williams Show time slot.
Following months of serious health struggles, the 57-year-old host was suddenly “blindsided” by the news from producers this week that the popular daytime television show would be coming to an end after its 13th season and replaced by a new show called Sherri. Now, those close to Wendy are concerned that the host – who is with her 21-year-old son in Florida – is not taking care of herself after losing the show. A longtime pal told Page Six on Saturday:
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As you know, the former radio DJ took a break from her purple chair after dealing with multiple health problems since last July, including complications from Graves’ disease, a breakthrough case of COVID-19, and mental health concerns. These issues resulted in the show’s current season being pushed back before the network opted to bring in a rotating list of guest stars. Eventually, Shepherd was named as the permanent guest host. Well, that is until Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, the co-presidents of the show’s production company Debmar-Mercury, decided to promote the 54-year-old actress! Let us just say that Wendy is not too happy about the decision!
Another insider from the show told the outlet that the mom is extremely upset by being quickly replaced with Shepherd:
Her supposed reaction doesn’t surprise us too much! Sources previously told The Sun this week that Wendy felt “disrespected” by the move – especially with the way it was announced:
Understandable! The insider continued:
We’re wishing Wendy nothing but the best after all of
Wendy Williams is speaking out.
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It’s official: Wendy Williams will be leaving The Wendy Williams Show in the fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The iconic daytime TV show ran for 14 seasons on Fox Networks during the 10 a.m. slot. Williams has been periodically absent from the show dealing with health problems and focusing on her recovery. The question is, who will replace her?
A new chapter. Sherri Shepherd is officially taking over for Wendy Williams with a new talk show in the latter’s daytime slot.
Sherri Shepherd announced that she'll be debuting her own talk show, , this fall.«In September, I am debuting my own talk show, !» Shepherd said. "… I am so excited because when I started in this business I have always wanted to do a talk show, even before I joined in 2007.«Shepherd noted that her show „is going to look different, it's going to feel different, but we are going to have a lot of fun, we're gonna have a lot of laughs, we're gonna have a lot of joy.“Shepherd also spoke about Williams, saying she is not replacing the 57-year-old TV personality „because no one can replace the queen,“ adding that she's „not trying to at all.“»This show was specifically crafted for her.
health-related absence and be replaced this fall with a show hosted by Sherri Shepherd, the producer of both TV programs said Tuesday.The new daytime show, crisply titled “Sherri,” will “inherit” the time slots on Fox owned-and-operated stations that have been the backbone of Williams’ nationally syndicated talk show since 2008, producer and distributor Debmar-Mercury said.“Since Wendy is still not available to host the show as she continues on her road to recovery, we believe it is best for our fans, stations and advertising partners to start making this transition now,” company co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a statement.“We hope to be able to work with Wendy again in the future, and continue to wish her a speedy and full recovery,” the executives said. They also expressed their "great love and affinity for Wendy” and admiration for her success.The company declined to comment further on her recent health issues, which Williams herself has not discussed other than in generalities.
Amid health issues that have forced her to be absent for the entire season, Wendy Williams’ daytime talk show is coming to an end.
Sherri Shepherd announced that she'll be debuting her own talk show, , this fall.«In September, I am debuting my own talk show, !» Shepherd said. "… I am so excited because when I started in this business I have always wanted to do a talk show, even before I joined in 2007.«Shepherd noted that her show „is going to look different, it's going to feel different, but we are going to have a lot of fun, we're gonna have a lot of laughs, we're gonna have a lot of joy.“Shepherd also spoke about Williams, saying she is not replacing the 57-year-old TV personality „because no one can replace the queen,“ adding that she's „not trying to at all.“»This show was specifically crafted for her.
The Wendy Williams Show is coming to an end. Sherri Shepherd, 54, will be getting her own talk show, titled Sherri, that will replace Wendy Williams‘ long-running show after 13 seasons, as Wendy, 57, continues her extended hiatus from TV due to health issues. Sherri will premiere in Fall 2022 and will air on the same channel and time slot as The Wendy Williams Show. The new show will also be produced by Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury with showrunner David Perler of Wendy’s show, according to Variety.