Wendy Williams Not Returning to Talk Show This Season, as Sherri Shepherd Nears Deal for Her Own Show

Friends are worried about Wendy Williams’ health after the bombshell announcement that Sherri Shepherd would be taking over The Wendy Williams Show time slot.

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!

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, and the daytime syndicated talk show’s longtime home, the Fox TV Stations, announced this morning that the talker will be replaced by Sherri, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, in the fall. With that, daytime staple The Wendy Williams Show will be coming to an end after the current 13th season, in which Williams has been sidelined by health issues, with guest hosts, including Shepherd filling in.

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.

It’s official — a daytime syndicated talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd (The View, Dish Nation) will succeed The Wendy Williams Show.

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.

The Wendy Williams Show is coming to an end.

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.

If this is to be believed, it would seem things have come to an end for The Wendy Williams Show.

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.