Troubled talk show host Wendy Williams has just sustained yet another devastating blow. Producers have reportedly terminated her contract and will cancel her show after the conclusion of its current season.
Williams has suffered a series of health and personal problems over the past year, including a case of COVID-19 and disputes with her bank, Wells Fargo. Other unconfirmed reports state that she is suffering from some kind of mental health crisis, possibly related to dementia.
Regardless of the reasons, Williams has missed the entire 13th season of her talk show, with various substitute hosts filling in. Now, The Hollywood Reporter reports that one of those substitutes, former The View co-host Sherri Shepherd, will take over as permanent host. Next season, the program will also be rebranded as Sherri.
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“OMG! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show Sherri in the fall,” Shepherd said in a statement. “I can’t wait until I return to NY to host the show and merge everything I love — pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy. I am thankful to Debmar-Mercury and Fox for partnering with me on this show and look forward to this new journey.”
At the time of this writing, Williams has not released an official statement regarding the replacement. She had previously endorsed Shepherd as a substitute host for the show.
Shepherd, of course, has her own sordid history in showbiz.
In addition to acting roles in films such as Precious and her stand-up comedy work, she endured controversy during her hosting stint on The View. Viewers criticized her for appearing to claim the Earth is flat, as well as for her homophobic comments, including blaming gay men for spreading HIV. Shepherd later apologized for her remarks in a subsequent interview with People, claiming her beliefs have since evolved.
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mediajky
Although I am sad for Wendy and hope she recuperates soon from all her troubles I am very happy for Sherri. I felt that she was somewhat mistreated at The View (although when she guest hosted recently she shone and showed them). This is her due. Congratulations Sherri! You are a pro and you are going to rock it.
barryaksarben
Barry M. Trump is the demented one who nearly destroyed the entire world with his insanity. His racism, sexism and constant anger PROVES he has a mental illness probably the same one you have
Cam
I’m sorry for anyone going through what Williams is going through. Dementia must be a nightmare, not just for her but for the people around her.
BarryM
Dementia is a nightmare. Prime example: Demented Joe. At least Wendy isn’t in the Oval Office wrecking America like Demented Joe.
THAT Steve
We need a block function.
Den
Provide one…just one accurate and specific indication that Biden suffers from any sort of dementia, or be laughed at as the fool you so obviously are.
Contrast Biden’s thoughtful speech and affable nature with Trump blathering like a chimpanzee about how he “aced” a test designed to measure the level of impairment of those suspected to be in neurological decline. Perhaps you need to take that same test.
cuteguy
As much as she wants to deny it, Sherri is taking over for Wendy and time will tell if the fans will accept it or not. It’s one thing to substitute but to carry your own show? That’s another story. Time will tell. Either way both these women hate gay ppl, so I never understood why some uninformed, self hating gay men like Wendy Williams in the first place other than her resemblance to a drag queen. Sherri is no better, and she will fail bc she doesn’t have Barbara Walters pulling her strings here.
dhmonarch89
Mean girl- because she’s honest? Gay bars back in the 80/90s were the most bitchy places on Earth- and it was great! Sometimes you need a place to listen to bitches call people out- sadly, that’s dead and buried today.
barryaksarben
why would you think anyone NEEDS that? really is your life so sad it makes you feel better about yourself. If you have to have someone else say it then why havent been honest in your life. Trump allowed people to spout off their irrational hatreds for NO GOOD REASON except to make themselves feel better about themselves. BE BETTER
dhmonarch89
right over your head. this is why I’ve given up- the future doesn’t deserve to be saved!
winemaker
So after 12 years the Wendy Williams show is kaput, At least Jerry Springer with all his bizarre guests (some so bizarre they were the epitome of strange and their outrageous antics) went out with a bang and Springer retired and laughs all the way to the bank
M K
At least Wendy has an excuse doe being bad… Sherri is just plain bad.
THAT Steve
So I guess instead of never watching Wendy Williams I’m just gonna have to start never watching Sherri instead.
Ronbo
The best tribute to Wendy would be to hear her talk about herself in the way she savaged others. However, I don’t think there is anyone here is that nasty. Good.
Ronbo
You garbled it just like a Russian would! Yesssss. I knew I didn’t come from the Mid-west. Thank dog those sweet happy tRumpers aren’t my real family,
punkmonkey
The comically low IQ one has to have to watch this talking cow off the Borden label. And you wonder why this country is a laughing stock. Is senile Joe should have command of the sofa, not this talking manatee.
THAT Steve
It’s like reading something that was translated into another language by one person then translated back to English by someone else.