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Wendy Williamshas shared a health update with fans, less than a week after her titular talk show announced that guest hosts wouldcontinue to helm the series through Nov. 19.
She began the post with her catchphrase — “HOW YOU DOIN'?” — before continuing, “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,” Williams said. “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.”
The star then thanked the various people who have helped out in her absence. “I want to thank all of my staff and our guest hosts for stepping up and stepping in while I can’t be there,” she said. “I also want to thank Debmar-Mercury and our stations for being so understanding and supportive while I work my way back.”
The premiere for the current season ofTheWendy WilliamsShowwas originally set for Sept. 20, but was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williamstested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth issues.
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It waspushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing in late September that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues. A later update revealed that guest hosts would begin taking over the show, as Williams was experiencing"serious complications"due to Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. (Williams previously took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 due to the condition.)
Comedian Michael Rapaport ishostingthe show this week, after which an all-new hot talk panel will lead the show on Monday. Then, actor and comedianBill Bellamywill take the reins on Tuesday and Wednesday, andJerry SpringerandSteve Wilkoswill co-host on Thursday and Friday.
Previous guest hosts included Devyn Simone, Bevy Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Michael Yo, who kicked off season 13 as a panel.Leah Reminithen hosted for the rest of the premiere week last month, andWhitney CummingsandSherri Shepherdtook on the subsequent weeks.
TheWendy WilliamsShowairs weekdays (check local listings).
source: people.com
