'GOING BACK STRONGER'
Wendy Williams gives fans an update on her health in rare video shared by son as host vows to ‘return to TV show’
WENDY Williams gave fans an update on her health in a rare video shared by her son as the talk show host vowed to return to her TV show.
In the clip shared to , Wendy walked on a windy beach with her son, Kevin, Jr., as she revealed she's "doing okay."
5
5
Wendy explained she was on the beach in Florida visiting family, while she said she loves the location because it's "so peaceful."
After discussing the weather, Wendy, 57, said she had plans to go to the gym following her walk on the beach.
She told Kevin Jr.: "You know that I workout all the time even though he don't come with me. I go on my own."
Wendy then gave insight into how she's been spending her days lately, explaining: "I like to go early because after I work out I get tired. I want to take a shower again and then I like to lay down, watch TV.
"I get on the phone and call friends and family and some business. I do call business affairs."
Later in the clip, Wendy said she's taking a "break" from her life in New York City.
Most read in TV
Wendy then said she "loves Florida" as much as she loves the big city, adding: "They are two very different things and people, but New York is my heart."
Kevin then noted that Wendy's fans have been wondering what she's been up to since taking a break from The Wendy Williams Show.
She thanked her fans for sending "prayers" before she said: "I am going back stronger."
After noting that she's in her mid-50s, she continued: "There are things that happen to people. I would say that things usually start about 40 and they go up from there."
STAYING HEALTHY
She assured fans that she's focusing on her health by eating "the right food," which is usually vegan or vegetarian.
Wendy added that "everybody's got issues" and most things are fine "in moderation."
The daytime talk show host then said she's happy about her health for her age, saying: "People start to hunched over and they become taller."
She concluded: "I want to be all I can be and then get back to New York and get on down with The Wendy Williams Show."
VIDEO INCONSISTENCIES
While the video was shared this week, fans have been wondering when the clip was actually filmed.
In the beginning of the video, Wendy said she was in town to visit her “real family" including her "mother, father, sister, brother."
However, her mother died in December 2020.
Wendy's publicist addressed the comment in an interview with , stating that mother is buried in Florida and insisted the clip was filmed Wednesday morning.
The talk show host also sparked concern when she said she's 56 in the video, while Wendy is actually 57.
Her rep confirmed to the outlet that Wendy simply misspoke when discussing her age in the clip.
Additionally, the rep further spoke about Wendy's rare video.
They said: "She thanks everyone who has been patiently awaiting her return and believes that, thanks in large part to the love and support of her son, her family, her new team of doctors and a change of scenery, she is on the mend.
“Wendy says to all her fans, ‘How you doing?’ Please send positive messages, energy, and affirmations to her social media that she can read daily."
SHERRI'S SHOW
Wendy- who suffers from multiple health problems- appeared in the video after it was revealed that Sherri Shepherd has been named her talk show's new host.
The Sun was first to exclusively report that Sherri, 54, was the frontrunner to officially take over as host from Wendy, who last appeared on her show in July 2021.
According to , the daytime talk show is about to have Sherri become a consistent face on the program.
The outlet revealed that while the deal is not set in stone yet, it is expected to become official in the near future.
They also claimed that producers behind the Wendy Show are monitoring her health status in hopes that she will soon return.
However, if she continues to falter, "then they would change the name of the show as early as September..."
When The Sun first revealed Sherri was ready to take over, a source shared: “The deal will be done in the next few weeks and announced in January.
"Sherri is the frontrunner, and staff thinks it's all but a done deal with her."
HEALTH CONCERNS
Over the years, Wendy has disclosed details to her fans about her ongoing health issues.
She struggles with many things including Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, which she was diagnosed with 19 years ago.
She has also struggled with sobriety following her separation from her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, which caused her to check into rehab in 2019.
In 2021, Wendy tested positive for Covid-19 and was then rushed to the hospital for "psychiatric services."
WENDY'S WORDS
Back in November, the talk show host gave fans an update on Instagram and revealed that she is "."
"As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic. I’m making progress but it’s just one of those things that’s taking longer than we expected," Wendy told her fans.
She continued: "I’m a woman of a certain age, and I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return to my purple chair as soon as we all agree I’m ready.
"I want to thank all of my staff and our guest hosts for stepping up and stepping in while I can’t be there."
The media maven added: "I also want to thank Debmar-Mercury and our stations for being so understanding and supportive while I work my way back."
"Most of all, I want to thank my fans. I have heard your prayers and comments and feel all the love! You are everything to me. "
Wendy stated: "I love spending my mornings with you all and I’m doing everything I can to get back to work, but right now Wendy has to focus on Wendy. I love you for watching."
'NOT THE SAME'
While fans hoped Wendy would return to her talk show soon, it may not be in the cards for the near future as she continues to have difficulties.
A source close to the talk show told The Sun: “The spark is gone. That Wendy, who for ten years had that spark in her eyes, that cheeky grin and that little wink is not the same now.”
READ MORE SUN STORIES
The insider continued: "She’s not always functioning like she used to be. She has days where she needs help eating, getting out of bed and getting dressed.
"Sometimes she goes out in a robe and without shoes on- the old Wendy would never have allowed herself to be seen out like that.”
5
5
5
Topics