Wendy Williams ‘no longer needs a wheelchair’ & is ‘determined to move back to NYC and return to TV’ after show canceled
WENDY Williams “no longer needs a wheelchair and is determined to move back to New York City and return to TV” after her daytime talk show was canceled.
Wendy, whose talk show was canceled last month after being absent from her show since July of last year, has been recovering from various medical issues in Florida surrounded by her family.
One source close to the ailing host claimed to The Sun that being in the Sunshine state surrounded by loved ones coupled with some important lifestyle changes has done wonders for Wendy’s health.
The insider said “She looks good! She isn’t fully back, but she seems like 80% of her old self. In another couple of months, and I bet she’s totally back.”
The host has made some lifestyle adjustments in her recovery that have helped her along the way, the insider claimed.
“Wendy has vowed not to drink and she is eating much healthier these days and it shows, her legs aren’t nearly as swollen,” the source added.
The source said not only that, but Wendy is wheelchair free.
“She is planning her next move. She won’t be in Florida much longer, she is coming back to New York, and soon.”
The source said that Wendy should not be counted out, adding the host wants back on TV and wants to get her old team together.
“Wendy is making plans to make a big comeback,” the source insisted.
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While the insider is optimistic about the host making a full recovery, The Sun has previously reported, Wendy faced several health crises in the past year including being hospitalized for a psychological evaluation in September, catching a case of breakthrough COVID and she suffers from lymphedema as well as Graves’ disease.
The host is also in a contentious battle to regain access to millions of dollars in her accounts with Wells Fargo after being frozen out of her accounts last month.
The bank had also requested for a guardianship hearing to be held for Wendy before the battle for access to her accounts was placed under seal, meanwhile her son Kevin Hunter Jr, 21, holds power of attorney over her.
Sherri’s show now
Late last month on The Wendy Williams Show, Sherri Shepherd, who had been filling in as a guest host for the absent Wendy told fans: “Starting in September I am starting my own talk show!”
After her big announcement, the show’s press team sent out the official release that made it clear- Wendy is not returning to her own show.
In the release, Co-Presidents of television company Debmar-Mercury, Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, commented: “We all have a great love and affinity for Wendy, who grew into a true icon during her 12 incredible seasons.
“Since Wendy is still not available to host the show as she continues on her road to recovery, we believe it is best for our fans, stations and advertising partners to start making this transition now. We hope to be able to work with Wendy again in the future, and continue to wish her a speedy and full recovery.”
The Sun has reported for months now that Sherri would be chosen to take over, and that Wendy would not be returning.
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