There were claims that the sassy TV host was battling drug addiction with other claims suggesting that she suffered a stroke, but the source denied those allegations.
“Wendy won’t be returning to the show for the rest of this season. Her healing is going slower than everyone hoped. She continues to deal with a number of medical issues, including Graves’ disease, and she and her team are taking it one day at a time,” said the source. The source also added that whether Wendy’s return to the show later in the year will depend on how her healing goes over the summertime. Her show is already seeking to have a permanent replacement with guest host Sherri Shepherd considered the likely person to replace Wendy. “Sherri is thrilled to be invited back to guest host the Wendy Williams Show the week of February 21st,” said her representative.
According to Wendy and her team, she was forced to cancel the promo because of her ongoing health issues. “Wendy is dealing with some ongoing health issues and is undergoing further evaluations. She will not be able to complete her promotional activities next week, but can’t wait to be back in her purple chair Monday, September 20th for the 13th season premiere.” a message on her page read.