*“The Wendy Williams Show’ has reportedly been renewed through 2021, despite the 54-year-old dealing with some health issues throughout 2018.
Earlier this year, Wendy revealed her battle with Graves’ disease which reportedly forced her off the air for three weeks back in February. Then in December, she fractured her shoulder and apologized for her odd behavior on last Thursday’s show. The TV host blamed her slurring speech on the painkillers she’s allegedly taking to treat her the injury.
“I promise you a better Wendy in 2019. I will get some much needed rest & healing over these next couple of weeks.”
However, these medical setbacks have some folks wondering if she’ll be mentally and physically ready to lead another successful talk show year. There’s even some talk that her previous fill-in, actor Jerry O’Connell, is being lined-up for hosting duties because Wendy is rumored to be in bad shape right now.
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But according to a Wendy insider, “Wendy is doing well and is excited about the future of her show,” a source close to Wendy tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “Despite sitting down occasionally, an issue she has already addressed, Wendy’s health is fine and she’s not going anywhere. After her initial Graves’ diagnosis, she followed doctors orders for a rigorous course of medicine which takes about a year and a half to level off and for the body to get used to. Wendy is doing great.”
Along with her health issues, Wendy is also battling rumors of infidelity regarding her husband, Kevin Hunter. As we previously reported, a source close to the couple claim he has impregnated his mistress.
However, a HollywoodLife source says that Wendy is “laughing off” the reports.
“Wendy’s marriage with Kevin is solid as ever,” the insider explains. “Wendy is happily married and has no plans to leave or divorce Kevin ever.”
“The Wendy Williams Show” is currently on its holiday hiatus, but will be back in the New Year with new episodes.
