Ailing Wendy Williams spotted sitting in wheelchair with puffy legs outside NYC penthouse as talk show return is delayed

AN ailing Wendy Williams was spotted sitting in a wheelchair with puffy legs outside of her New York City penthouse.

The 57-year-old was seen near her home as she delays her return to The Wendy Williams Show AGAIN.

The daytime talk show host was recently spotted leaving her NYC penthouse in a wheelchair.

Wendy wore a tan jacket, black leggings and white Nike sneakers, while she attempted to conceal her identity with large sunglasses and a black face mask.

A man pushed her wheelchair as she prepared to get into a car.

Her legs were visibly swollen during the outing, which is just one of the many health battles Wendy has been facing in recent months.

HEALTH PROBLEMS

Back in September, an ambulance was pictured outside Wendy's swanky apartment building.

Though the NYPD wouldn't confirm Wendy was indeed the woman in need of help, a spokesperson said: “There was a call for a 57-year-old non-violent female who needed psychiatric services at that address on Wednesday morning. They were transported to the hospital.” 

While Wendy has been open about her addiction struggles, she also has been dealing with "psychiatric issues" and Graves' disease.

Fans first became concerned about Wendy's health in 2017, when she fainted during a live taping of her show on Halloween.

At the time, the host blamed it on being overheated and low electrolytes.

Then in February 2018, the TV star announced that she had Graves' disease.

After revealing she's been living with the disease for years, she also said that it was the cause of her "bulgy" eyes.

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the U.S. The disease affects about 1 in 200 people.

FILLING IN

Wendy has had a tough couple of months after a COVID-19 diagnosis as she continues to deal with her ongoing health problems. 

The talk show previously announced that Wendy was "not ready" to return for the new season as her medical issues became a main priority.

It is still unknown when Wendy will be returning to her own show, which has been on the air since 2008. 

While Wendy has been absent, she has been temporarily replaced by guest hosts including Leah Remini, Sherri Shepherd, Whitney Cummings, Jerry Springer, Michael Rapaport and Bill Bellamy.

SHERRI FOR HOST?

The Wendy Williams Show fans have gotten used to some of the guest hosts, as many recent took to Twitter to beg Sherri, 54, to take over the hosting role permanently.

During Sherri's episodes, one fan said: "I’m hoping she gets better…but Sherri is great! I think she needs a show of her own."

Another added: "Just change it to The Sherri Show and let Sherri do Sherri!"

A third person chimed in: "The show needs not to have any more temporary hosts. This woman here should be her replacement until Wendy gets back."