Where is Wendy Williams today?
WENDY Williams has been absent for the majority of season 14 of her talk show, The Wendy Williams Show.
On Friday, June 17, 2022, The Wendy Williams Show aired its final episode.
Where is Wendy Williams today?
The U.S. Sun exclusively reported on Wednesday, September 14 that Wendy checked into a wellness facility. Her publicist, Shawn Zanotti, told The U.S. Sun she checked in to "manage her overall health issues."
"She is taking some time to focus on her health and wellness as she prepares for a major comeback for the next level in her career with 'The Wendy Experience Podcast,'" the rep added.
The news comes just months after her show aired its final episodes in June.
After Wendy Williams took a step back from hosting her talk show following a variety of health struggles, in November 2021, the star said she was itching to get back to work.
"HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL! 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," she wrote to her fans via .
"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.
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"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."
Williams had a tough couple of months after a Covid-19 diagnosis and ongoing health issues.
A source exclusively told The Sun that the process to find replacements for Wendy, who recently bought an NYC penthouse amid all of her health issues, had been difficult.
"Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis. She is making progress but is experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves’ Disease and her thyroid condition."
The source added, "Wendy is a valued and stalwart member of the Debmar-Mercury family and has been so for 12 years."
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When did the station announce Sherri Shepherd would replace Wendy Williams?
On February 8, 2022, Sherri Shepherd would be replacing Wendy Williams permanently.
Their sources reported the deal is almost sealed for Shepherd to take over for Wendy on her titular show, but originally left the option for Wendy to return depending on her health.
Shepherd will assume Wendy's chair in September of 2022.
Upon Shepherd's reported takeover, The Wendy Williams Show will have a change in the show's title.
The talk show originally announced the 58-year-old would not be returning for the upcoming season, as she is "not ready" to be on camera due to "ongoing medical issues."
The show will be replaced by former The View co-host Sherri Shepherd's new talk show, Sherri.
Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein issued a statement about Williams show coming to a close Shepherd taking over the timeslot.
"Like our viewers, we have been impressed by the unique comedic twist Sherri puts on our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and interactions with our guests," the statement said.
"Her love for the content and daytime fans is obvious, and we are excited to partner with her to create another long-term talk franchise.”
Marcus and Bernstein added, "This is also a bitter-sweet moment for us and our partners at Fox. We all have a great love and affinity for Wendy, who grew into a true icon during her 12 incredible seasons as the solo host of a live, daily talk show dishing on ‘Hot Topics’ and interviewing celebrities.
"... We hope to be able to work with Wendy again in the future, and continue to wish her a speedy and full recovery.”
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How much did Wendy Williams make on The Wendy Williams Show?
Over the years, Williams has been able to accumulate an impressive net worth thanks to her career.
estimates Williams' net worth at $20million and reports that her annual salary is $10million, or $55,000 an episode.