Insider Claims Wendy Williams’ TV Return is ‘Logistically Impossible’

Wendy Williams Says She’ll be Back on the Air in September | WATCH

Despite Wendy Williams’ claims that she’s planning a return to televisions, insiders claim it’s “logistically impossible”.

Over the weekend, Wendy told rapper Fat Joe that she intends to return to TV on her own show. Her beloved daytime talk show was canceled earlier this year by production company Debmar-Mercury and replaced with Sherri Shepherd’s new show, set to debut this fall. 

“Where’s she gonna go? It’s done. Logistically, it won’t work. Sherri has her time slots,” the insider tells Page Six. 

Fat Joe has regularly guest-hosted on the “Wendy Show” and the source says Debmar-Mercury “is not happy” that the hip-hop star interviewed Williams. In case you missed it, check out their conversation via the Instagram video below.

“He didn’t give them a heads-up about it and she did not appear well. She didn’t seem like she was all there. At times, she couldn’t even complete a sentence”.

The source also adds, “Wendy is uninsurable. She has not been able to consistently work… She did not have the mental and physical capacity to host her show. [Debmar] wanted her back more than anybody. They would’ve loved for her to finish out this chapter.”

As we reported previously, Fat Joe asked her if she missed coming on the show. “I wish I was there. I wish I were there right now to talk about it,” said Williams before hinting that she’s coming back to The Wendy Williams show. “I’m coming to The Wendy Williams Show.”

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Wendy Williams Blasts Mgnt & Demands Her Millions From Wells Fargo In EXPLOSIVE VIDEO - "This is not right"

Wendy Williams has teased her return to daytime TV several times this year, but now she’s letting fans know the exact month of when she will possibly be back on our television screens.

@tmz_tv reporter @seleahsimone caught the talk show host and our very own Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee on Monday as they hit the Standard Hotel for a Met Gala after-party hosted by Cardi B. Strutting down the street in a stunning red gown, Wendy was asked “when can we see you back? You look so healthy!” The 57-year-old replied with a smile, “The Wendy Williams show lives forever.” When Wendy was asked if she will be back in September, she replied, “yes!”

Despite conflicting reports, Wendy has been in great spirits even as she’s still dealing with a lot including her medical care and financial battle.

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WENDY WILLIAMS HEADS TO MIAMI After Declaring She's Ready to Work

Wendy Williams posted a video to her fans on Wednesday explaining her messy money drama with Wells Fargo / Instagram

As we’ve previously learned, Wendy Williams has been in a battle with members of her team and Wells Fargo, who has withheld her funds from her, claiming she’s struggling with her mental health. Wendy has consistently denied any truth to their claims and is again blasting the banking company and now-ex-members of her team.

Taking to her Instagram, Wendy said “When I started to ask questions about my money, suddenly Lori Schiller has got no response regarding my money. I want my money This is not fair. And Wells Fargo has no questions and answers regarding my money. This is not fair. Lori Schiller and Wells Fargo have this guardianship petition about keeping me away from my money. This is not right.”Wendy added,

“This guy named Bernie Young… I know for a fact that Bernie Young used my American Express card to hire an attorney to file a petition against me. That was done with my American Express card. Bernie Young, you’re no good and this is not fair at all. And then there’s this person — a former doctor had medical information about me, that I never even got. It was sent over to Lori Schiller.

So, I haven’t gotten this stuff. I fried the doctor and again, all I want to know is where is my money. This is not right. And certainly, this is not fair.” Wendy continued, “Wells Fargo has used all this stuff to create the guardianship over me. This is not right and certainly this is not fair. The New York Court system … without evidence they’re being weird to me. They took all this information and continued, with what’s going on with me, based on what Wells Fargo is doing .. this is not fair. The New York Court is treating me like they did … in the King F* Judge Case. That’s not right and that is not fair. Lori Schiller, Bernie Young and Wells Fargo, please let me have access to my money. This is not right and again this is not fair.”

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Wendy Williams says she is well enough to make TV return AND manage her own money after her show was canceled and Wells Fargo locked her out of her accounts

Wendy Williams is back in South Florida, hopping on a commercial flight in the NYC area hours after insisting she'll be ready to do her show again ... once she deals with some "private things."

We got these pics of the beloved talk show host in Newark Airport, where she was catching a flight to Miami. Witnesses tell us Wendy was traveling with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr.

As you know, Wendy's been battling multiple health issues for several months. We're told she was holding Kevin Jr.'s arm at times last Thursday night, and it appeared he was guiding her as they made their way to their flight.

One good sign, though ... Wendy wasn't using a wheelchair, which is major progress over the last few times she'd been out in public. She had been at a wellness center in Miami last year, so it's possible that's where she was heading.

Once arriving in Miami around 12:30 AM, Wendy was overheard talking to a fan who'd asked about her making a return to TV ... and she said she's in the process of getting her show back, and working things out with her money.

That jibes with what she'd said last week on 'GMA' -- that she'll be ready, willing and able to do her show again once she takes care of some personal matters.

As for the money, Wendy claimed Wells Fargo denied her access to her accounts and filed documents saying she has "several million dollars" that have been frozen due to alleged financial exploitation.

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Wendy Williams Reacts to Reports About Her Ailing Mental Health

Wendy Williams says she's healthy and 'ready' to get back on TV less than a month after her iconic talk show was reassigned - with the time slot given to Sherri Shepherd - due to the host's prolonged health battles.

The former shock jock also addressed Wells Fargo's claims that she's an 'incapacitated person' who is suffering from 'undue influence and financial exploitation' during a brief interview on Good Morning America Thursday morning.

She declined to appear on camera, instead speaking to correspondent TJ Holmes by phone.

Asked if she's of sound mind, the outspoken entertainer replied, 'Absolutely! Are you?

'When people want control of their accounts, they say anything, including something crazy like that about me,' she shot back. 

'They say that I need somebody to handle my account and I don't want that. I want all my money. I want to see all my money that I've worked hard for my entire life. I don't lie, I don't cheat and I don't steal. I am an honest, hard working person,' she said, adding that the bank froze her accounts for two months and prevented her from paying her bills.

Williams's fans haven't seen the host in her famous purple chair since July 2021.

'This is what I would love to say to my Wendy watchers. Keep watching because I'm going to be back on the Wendy show bigger and brighter than ever,' she said.

Wendy Williams spoke to Good Morning America reporter T.J. Holmes on Thursday but declined to appear on camera. She said she's 'ready' to get back to work

The talk show host has been off the air since July 16, 2021, when she signed off and promised to return in 'two months and two weeks'

The Wendy Williams Show, which is syndicated and airs on Fox-owned stations, was scheduled to return in September for Season 13. Williams' return was delayed, and eventually cancelled for the rest of the season, after her team said she was 'experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves' disease and her thyroid condition.' 

Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in hyperthyroidism. The disease often results in irritability, fatigue, weight loss, rapid heartbeat and bulging eyes, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Since taking a break, Williams has been spotted being led by hand into her New York City apartment while wearing hospital socks and in a wheelchair.

On Thursday, she made it clear there is nothing to worry about.

'Health is very well. And I've actually had a few appointments. You know, I'm 57 now and I have the mind and body of a 25-year-old,' she said.

Last month, production company Debmar-Mercury announced that The Wendy Williams Show would be officially cancelled after a string of guest hosts, including Whitney Cummings and Michael Rapaport, filled in for the legendary gossiper.

Since taking a break, Williams has been spotted in New York City in a wheelchair. Her team says she's suffering from complications due to Graves' disease

Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show Wendy Williams stepping out of a black SUV in New York City on September 10, 2021. Her show was supposed to premiere its season 13 that month, but the host's return was delayed and eventually cancelled

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Wendy Williams Reacts to Reports About Her Ailing Mental Health

Kevin Hunter Jr. – Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams has shared a 5-minute video in which she gives an update on her health, but fans are convinced the clip is old.

The video was uploaded to Wendy’s new Instagram page Wednesday. In the clip, Wendy is walking along the beach in Miami. Her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., appears to be the one recording the video, as the two are reportedly living together in Miami. 

In the video, Wendy makes clear that she intends to return to her show. “I want to be all I can be and then get back to New York and get on down with ‘The Wendy Williams Show,'” she says. 

“I’m doing okay, ya know?” she adds. 

Page Six writes: “Online fans have questioned the timing of the video, noting that Williams mentions she goes to Florida because she has “real family … mother, father, sister, brother,” though her mother died in December 2020.”

A publicist clarified that Williams’ mother is buried in Florida and claims the video was filmed Wednesday morning

“She thanks everyone who has been patiently awaiting her return and believes that, thanks in large part to the love and support of her son, her family, her new team of doctors and a change of scenery, she is on the mend,” the publicist told Page Six in a statement.

Williams’ 21-year-old son interviews her in the video, and asks “What do you have to say to those people who think you’re up to whatever it is?”

“Excuse me, I am going back stronger. At 56 years old, there are things that happen to people,” Williams said in response.  Google notes her current age is 57. Williams’ rep told Page Six that she misspoke about her age.

“I would say things usually start about 40 and they go up from there, you know, so you’ve got to eat the right food,” says Wendy in the clip.

Williams has not hosted her daytime talk show since July 2021 due to ongoing health issues related to her Graves’ disease and thyroid condition. The “Wendy Williams Show” has tapped a slew of celebrity guest hosts for its current season including Sherri Shephard who has been named a “permanent guest host.”

Meanwhile, Williams’ case against Wells Fago is still ongoing. 

We reported earlier that Wells Fargo has frozen accounts belonging to Williams because the bank suspects she is being financially exploited amid reports about her ailing health. 

Williams is an “incapacitated person” who needs guardianship, her bank claims, Page Six reported. 

Williams recently filed a restraining order against Wells Fargo in an attempt to regain access to her accounts. According to court documents, she accuses the bank of denying her access “to her financial assets for weeks without providing her or her counsel with adequate explanation or evidence to support its decision.”

A judge has yet to grant or deny Williams’ restraining order request.

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SHERRI SHEPHERD TO BECOME PERMANENT GUEST HOST of the WENDY WILLIAMS show

Wendy Williams has shut down reports about her ailing health being so severe that her bank had to intervene in the handling of her accounts. 

We reported earlier that Wells Fargo has frozen accounts belonging to Williams because the bank suspects she is being financially exploited amid reports about her ailing health.

Williams is an “incapacitated person” who needs guardianship, her bank claimed Thursday, Page Six reported. 

Williams recently filed a restraining order against Wells Fargo in an attempt to regain access to her accounts. According to court documents, she accuses the bank of denying her access “to her financial assets for weeks without providing her or her counsel with adequate explanation or evidence to support its decision.”

“On behalf of Wendy Hunter, professionally known as Wendy Williams, as counsel to her and her affairs, Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being,” said Williams’ attorney LaShawn Thomas in a statement shared with Variety. “During this hiatus from the show, Wendy has employed holistic health professionals to help her reach optimal health during her treatment of Graves’ disease and thyroid concerns.” 

Wendy’s former financial advisor Lori Schiller reportedly advised the bank that Wendy “was of unsound mind.” Her legal team denies the accusations. 

“Wells Fargo’s alleged suspicions were never raised until Wendy made it known that she no longer wanted to bank at Wells Fargo due to the bank’s mishandling of her complaints against her advisor,” the statement continues. “Wendy wants you to know she is fine; she is of sound mind and disappointed about falsely circulated statements from an industry she has devoted her life to. Wendy is grateful for the love and the outpouring of support she has received from her fans and she can’t want to get back.”

Williams has not hosted her daytime talk show since July 2021 due to ongoing health issues related to her Graves’ disease and thyroid condition. The “Wendy Williams Show” has tapped a slew of celebrity guest hosts for its current season. 

As reported by SandraRose, Wendy denies in court papers that she is incapacitated: “I have submitted multiple written requests to Wells Fargo and I have visited various Wells Fargo branches in the South Florida area in an effort to resolve this matter outside of the courtroom,” she wrote in court docs.

A spokesperson for Wells Fargo said in a statement to Page Six, “We deny any allegations of improper actions with respect to Ms. Williams’ accounts and are fully participating in a court process to reach a resolution that is in her best interest. The financial well-being of our clients is at the heart of everything we do.”

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Now, here's the way it will work. The folks who produce the show will be monitoring Wendy's progress between now and September. If Wendy gets better, there's an open door for her to return. If, however, it appears she is unable to return, then they would change the name of the show as early as September ... which will mark the 15th season of the show.

Our sources say the Fox Station Group -- which carries the show on its owned and operated stations ... is on board with the move.

Wendy stepped away from her show back in October after suffering "serious complications" from Graves Disease as well as a thyroid condition ... this all coming after she battled COVID-19.

Wendy's last appearance on the show came in July 2021, when she signed off at the end of season 13, telling fans she'd see them for season 14.

That never happened, but the show has since continued to air with a multitude of guest hosts including Bill Bellamy, Whitney Cummings and Leah Remini.

Now, Sherri will be in front of the camera soon as the permanent guest host ... and maybe the permanent host.