Wendy Williams' Hiatus Extended Through The Rest Of The Season, Sherri Shepherd To Become 'Permanent Guest Host'

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Wendy Williams won’t be returning to her eponymous talk show anytime soon. According to People, the daytime diva’s hiatus from The Wendy Williams Show will be extended through the “rest of” season 14 amid her ongoing health issues.

A source close to the situation told the outlet: Sad. The insider went on to call the rumors that Wendy was also struggling with addiction or dementia “false,” sharing: That it is! Related: Wendy Frozen Out Of Bank Account Over Fears Of ‘Dementia Or Undue Influence’ In the meantime, it sounds like Sherri Shepherd will be named as the show’s “permanent guest host,” according to TMZ.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge told the outlet the 30 Rock alum will take the reins of the show starting in September, adding that everyone involved expects the deal to be locked in the very near future.

The sources said the program’s producers will be monitoring Wendy’s progress between now and September. If the media personality’s health improves, there’s a chance she’ll return; but if Wendy doesn’t get better, then they’ll change the name of the show as early as September, which will mark its 15th season.