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.
08.02.2022 - 05:37 / perezhilton.com
The mystery surrounding the state of Wendy Williams‘ health isn’t just speculation among fans. According to a shocking new report, the daytime diva has been locked out of her bank account, due to possible “dementia or undue influence.”
The shocking step reportedly taken by Wells Fargo has actually been revealed publicly by Wendy’s own legal team — as she filed docs asking the court for an order to un-freeze her assets.
Per the emergency petition for preliminary injunction, obtained exclusively by The Jasmine Brand, Wendy has been locked out of her account — “several million dollars’ worth of funds” — for over two weeks now. Wendy’s attorney writes that her former financial adviser warned the bank the talk show host “was of unsound mind.”
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This comes on the heels of reports spilling out that the Wendy Williams Show star, who has been replaced with a series of guest hosts the past few weeks — and indeed the next few on the schedule — is in dire medical trouble. A source told The Sun last month that the normally quick-witted and vibrant personality had taken a turn for the worse, claiming:
In the aftermath of those shocking claims, say the docs, the bank took it upon itself to lock her out of her own accounts, citing their authority to “‘pause or reject instructions for a proposed transaction,’ pending judicial or administrative remedies, should they suspect financial exploitation, dementia, or undue influence.”
There’s a lot said there, but we’re all looking at it. The single word. Dementia.
It’s something we’ve been worried about for Wendy for some time now. It’s just awful to think she might be headed that way. If so, does that mean
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.
Sherri Shepherd knows that Wendy Williams walked so she could run!
Sherri Shepherd has a lot of love and respect for Wendy Williams. The actress and TV personality sat down with Andy Cohen on Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live!” and reflected on what Williams’ legacy means to her.
Wendy Williams has publicly reacted to her talk show coming to an end — and if the latest reports are to be believed it’s wildly different from her private reaction!
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThe news that Wendy Williams’ talk show is to end makes official what fans had suspected for months: TV is losing one of its most distinctive talents.And “talent” is the word that feels right to describe Williams, a former radio DJ who made the leap to daytime in 2008. Her show, defined by its host’s off-the-cuff chatter at the start of every episode, was the opposite of studied. And Williams’ own persona was loose and provocative in ways that felt like the result of an inborn gift for living out loud, an ability to transmit private amusement to an audience of millions.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSherri Shepherd will launch her own daytime talk show in fall 2022, Variety has learned.The new syndicated series, titled “Sherri,” will slide into the Fox O&O time slots that are currently held by “The Wendy Williams Show,” as the hit gossip queen, Wendy Williams, continues to be in recovery for health-related issues.“Sherri” hails from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the same company behind “Wendy Williams.” Many production staffers from Williams’ talk show, including her executive producer, will move over to Shepherd’s show in the fall.Currently, “The Wendy Williams Show” is still in production and airing live shows with rotating guest hosts — including Shepherd, who has been a fan-favorite and highly-rated guest host throughout this season. Williams’ show will continue with guest hosts until in finishes its current season, though an end date has not been determined.
Wendy Williams is less than a month away from reaching a six-month hiatus from her eponymous talk show amid her various health struggles. But in the midst of that, another battle has been taking place in court over access to her money, following accusations by her bank that the TV personality is «incapacitated» and is in need of a guardianship.The 57-year-old TV host, however, is fighting back, saying "she is fine" and «of sound mind,» and her lawyers went to court in an effort to help her regain access to her money in personal and business accounts at Wells Fargo.ET's been following these developments since lawyers for the bank and Williams filed legal documents laying out their case.
Wendy Williams is celebrating her dad. The 57-year-old TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday to mark her father, Thomas Williams Sr.'s, 91st birthday with a sweet post.In one of the photos, Wendy, wearing an all black look, holds her dad's hand as he relaxes in a recliner, and she sits on a couch.
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWendy Williams is denying accusations about the state of her mental health following her bank Wells Fargo freezing her accounts and requesting a hearing from the New York Supreme Court to determine whether the TV personality, who has been on hiatus from “The Wendy Williams Show” since July 2021 due to health complications, is an “incapacitated person” who needs a temporary guardianship.“On behalf of Wendy Hunter, professionally known as Wendy Williams, as counsel to her and her affairs, Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being,” Williams’ attorney, LaShawn Thomas, said in a statement provided by publicist Shawn Zanotti to Variety Monday. “During this hiatus from the show, Wendy has employed holistic health professionals to help her reach optimal health during her treatment of Graves’ disease and thyroid concerns.” As Variety reported last week, Williams will not be returning to her daytime talk show this season, and the future of her show remains in flux.
Wendy Williams is fighting for her money.
Wendy Williams is speaking out.