'The Wendy Williams Show' Ending After 13 Seasons: What We Know About the Final Episode

etonline.com:

. The long-running syndicated talk show will end without its host sitting in the purple chair. Instead, a video montage will be played in her honor.

ET can confirm that the final original episode of will air on Friday, with a video tribute to the iconic host. The series comes to an end after 13 successful years in syndication.

Williams, who has been the original host of the show since its debut in 2009, has not been on to host since 2020, when she began battling a series of health concerns and financial issues.

In her absence, a number of guest hosts, including Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Leah Remini, Michael Rapaport and Sherri Shepherd have stepped in to talk “Hot Topics” and interview celebrity guests.