“The Wendy Williams Show” is ending because of Williams’ prolonged health-related absence and will be replaced this fall with a show hosted by Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd appears at the Los Angeles premiere of"Mr. Iglesias" on June 20, 2019, left, and Wendy Williams appears at the world premiere of"The Morning Show" in New York on Oct. 28, 2019. The Wendy Williams Show is ending because of Williams prolonged health-related absence and will be replaced this fall with a show hosted by Sherri Shepherd.
“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.
Reflecting the company's statement, he said Williams has been assured that if her health rebounds — and she wants to host again — “she would be back on TV at that time.” Shepherd proved the most popular sub for Williams, Debmar-Mercury said, and the show's ratings held up during her appearances. Production will continue on “The Wendy Williams Show” through the current season, with rotating fill-in hosts, including Shepherd.
Williams last taped her show in July 2021, when season 12 wrapped. Production on the current season was delayed last September because she had a “breakthrough” case of COVID-19, the show said at the time. Reasons for her continuing absence were not subsequently detailed.
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