Wendy Williams’ frail figure drowns in a massive fur coat as she clutches the bodyguard’s arm after rehab in rare new snaps

WENDY Williams was spotted out in New York City trying to restart her career.

The former talk show host wore a hooded tan fur coat as she was escorted down the street by her bodyguard.

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Wendy’s massive coat and furry black boots hid her skinny frame.

She flashed a cheeky smile as her eyes hid behind pink rhinestone sunglasses.

Her outing comes after she was released from a rehab in Malibu, California, in October, where she was being treated for serious alcohol addiction.

REHABILITATION STINT

Multiple sources close to Wendy previously revealed that Wendy was in a spa facility in Malibu for nearly two months prior to her release.

At the time, Wendy’s rep Shawn Zanotti issued a statement to The US Sun, which said: “We are pleased to announce that Wendy Williams is at home and recovering after being at a wellness facility since August. ”

An insider close to Wendy revealed the host’s long battle with alcoholism was at the forefront of her treatment.

“Alcohol has been a real struggle for her in recent years. She battles severe alcohol abuse mixed with serious health issues.”

“She’s had numerous doctors telling her for years, ‘If you drink, you’re going to die.’ She never really wanted to stop and the people around her in New York allowed her to continue drinking,” the source added.

After two months of treatment, the insider said Wendy was struggling and her progress in rehab had been slow.

Wendy’s fans may recall that since the Wendy Williams Show was canceled in June, she’s taken part in several disturbing, nonsensical interviews.

This is Wendy’s second public rehab attempt since 2019.

THE COMING BACK?

It’s been a difficult few years for the once-popular TV presenter.

A Wendy insider exclusively told The US Sun that she’s not seeing any of her friends anymore and doubts her new podcast will ever launch.

The source noted that Wendy’s podcast website has an open call for random people to sign up to guest on her upcoming show.

“This opt-in form for random people to appear on her podcast is a little weird,” they said, adding that they haven’t heard anything about Wendy’s new platform taking hold with major audio show carriers.

Wendy appeared at an event hosted by local New York radio station WBLS in November and told audiences at the time that The wendy Experience podcast starts “in the next some weeks.”

However, in response to a comment call, Wendy’s publicist told The US Sun this week that they wouldn’t give a timeframe and would just say “it’s coming soon”.

The rep added, “Wendy’s podcast is coming to life and is in the planning stages.

“Wendy is excited to get out there and is developing a product that is precise and exemplifies her and the needs of her fan base. All good things take time!”

money problems

A financial watchdog officially took control of her finances in May after a myriad of health problems.

She officially lost her iconic daytime talk show in June.

In December, The US Sun revealed the identity of the guardian controlling Wendy’s assets: guardianship expert and attorney Sabrina Morrissey.

Multiple sources and court filings show that the guardian is in charge of the 58-year-old former TV host’s estate and consequently is responsible for who in Wendy’s orbit can receive money and payments from her estate.

In court documents previously revealed exclusively by The US Sun, in their divorce case, Wendy’s ex-husband Kevin petitioned a judge to order the guardian to resume his alimony payments, which he suspended in February 2022.

Additionally, her son Kevin Hunter Jr. alluded to the guardian’s tight control over Wendy’s money when he was evicted from his luxury apartment in September after his mother’s finances were frozen in February, leaving him unable to co-operate to keep up with his high monthly rent of $6,800.

The insider said the guardian, in shutting the son down financially, argued that despite not being enrolled in school, the 22-year-old “can get a job.”

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