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“Today is the final episode of The Wendy Williams Show,” guest host Sherri Shepherd told viewers of the syndicated talker on Friday. It was announced in February that a similar show hosted by Shepherd, also produced-distributed by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury, will inherit the Fox O&O time slots of Wendy this…

It’s official. The Wendy Williams Show will air its final episode this Friday, Deadline has confirmed. The Wendy Williams Show had been slated to continue through the end of the season with rotating guest hosts, as Williams has been sidelined with health issues for the entire season. Williams will not be present for…

Wendy Williams has scored a partial victory in trying to gain access to her bank accounts, but the former daytime talk queen still isn't able to sign her own checks – and that's not cool with her. "Please be advised that Wendy is not in agreement with the appointment of a financial guardian by the court," Williams…

Two familiar faces will return as guest hosts on The Wendy Williams Show in April. Main guest host Sherri Shepherd, who was recently announced to succeed Williams with her own syndicated talk show Sherri, will pick up hosting duties on Tuesday, April 19, when the show returns with original episodes following its…

Wendy Williams is speaking out as she recovers from health and other issues that have kept her from hosting The Wendy Williams Show for months. In a phone interview with Good Morning America on Thursday, Williams said her health “is very well,” adding, “I’m 57 now, and I have the mind and body of a…

Sherri Shepherd is making her wishlist of guests for the first season of her upcoming talk show Sherri, premiering in September. And she would “of course” welcome Wendy Williams as a guest on the show. Shepherd is currently the permanent guest host of Williams’ eponymous series while Williams has been absent due to…

The Wendy Williams Show has lined up its guest hosts for the month of March. Main guest host Sherri Shepherd, who was recently announced to succeed Williams with her own syndicated talk show Sherri, will return to the purple chair beginning Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25. The month kicks off with comedian…

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, and the daytime syndicated talk show’s longtime home, the Fox TV Stations, announced this morning that the talker will be replaced by Sherri, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, in the fall. With that, daytime staple The Wendy Williams…

It’s official — a daytime syndicated talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd (The View, Dish Nation) will succeed The Wendy Williams Show. Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury, the producer-distributor of The Wendy Williams Show, is behind Sherri, which will make a syndication debut on the Fox Television Stations and broadcasters…

Sherri Shepherd is finalizing a deal to become a permanent host on The Wendy Williams Show, sources tell Deadline. A rep for the syndicated daytime talk show’s producer, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, declined comment. Along with fellow actor Michael Rapaport, Shepherd emerged as the lead guest hosts on the show, filling…

The Wendy Williams Show has announced guest hosts for the month of February amid Williams’ continued absence due to health issues. Comedian Michael Rapaport returns as guest host of the syndicated daytime talker beginning Monday, January 31, through Friday, February 4. Fat Joe and Remy Ma also make a return appearance…

UPDATED, 7 AM: Sherri Shepherd returns today as guest host of The Wendy Williams Show following emergency surgery for appendicitis, a spokesperson for the show told Deadline. Michael Rapaport filled in for Shepherd on Monday as she recovered from the surgery. Shepherd has been among a rotating list of guest hosts for…