Where is Wendy Williams today?

WENDY Williams was absent for most of Season 14 of her talk show The Wendy Williams Show.

On Friday, June 17, 2022, the final episode of The Wendy Williams Show aired.

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Where is Wendy Williams today?

The Wendy Williams show officially ended after 13 years.

After Wendy Williams stepped down to host her talk show in November 2021 after various health issues, the star said she was itching to get back to work.

“HOW IS IT GOING? 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 takes longer than expected,” she wrote to her fans via Instagram.

“I’m a woman of a certain age and I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return to my purple chair once we all agree I’m ready.

“I love spending my mornings with all of you and I’m doing whatever I can to get back to work, but right now Wendy needs to focus on Wendy. I love you because you are watching.”

Williams has had a tough few months following a Covid-19 diagnosis and ongoing health issues.

A source exclusively told The Sun that the process of finding a replacement for Wendy, who recently bought a penthouse in New York amid all her health struggles, has been difficult.

“Wendy remains under medical supervision and meets daily with her medical team. She is making progress but is suffering serious complications as a direct result of Graves’ disease and her thyroid condition.”

The source added, “Wendy is a valued and loyal member of the Debmar Mercury family and has been for 12 years.”

Who Was a Guest Host on The Wendy Williams Show?

On December 13, 2021, Sherri Shepherd was scheduled to guest host The Wendy Williams Show but was replaced by Michael Rapaport after she underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis.

Before Shepherd and Rapaport, Remy Ma and Fat Joe succeeded Devyn Simone, Bevy Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister, Whitney Cummings and Michael Yo.

As the show continued its season without Williams, it saw a jump and a 33 percent increase in household ratings, according to The Wrap.

When did the network announce Sherri Shepherd would replace Wendy Williams?

On February 8, 2022, TMZ reported that Sherri Shepherd would permanently replace Wendy Williams.

Her sources reported that the deal is almost sealed for Shepherd to land Wendy on her cover show, but originally left Wendy with the option of returning subject to her health.

Shepherd will take over from Wendy in September 2022.

Following Shepherd’s reported acquisition, The Wendy Williams Show will change the show’s title.

The talk show originally announced that the 57-year-old would not be returning for the upcoming season as she was “not ready” to be in front of the camera due to “ongoing medical issues”.

The show will be replaced by Sherri, the new talk show from former The View co-host Sherri Shepherd.

Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein issued a statement about the end of the Williams show, with Shepherd taking over the timeslot.

“Like our viewers, we were impressed with the unique comedic twist Sherri brings to our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and her interactions with our guests,” the statement said.

“Her love for the content and for the daytime fans is evident, and we’re excited to work with her to create another long-term talk franchise.”

Marcus and Bernstein added: “This is also a bittersweet moment for us and our partners at Fox. We all have a great love and affinity for Wendy, who has become a true icon over her 12 incredible seasons as the solo host of Live Daily Talk Show featuring ‘Hot Topics’ and celebrity interviews.

“…We hope to be able to work with Wendy again in the future and continue to wish her a speedy and full recovery.”

How much did Wendy Williams make on The Wendy Williams Show?

Over the years, Williams has been able to amass an impressive fortune thanks to her career.

Celebrity Net Worth puts Williams’ net worth at $40 million and reports that her annual salary is $10 million, or $55,000 per episode.