Season 13 of “The Wendy Williams Show” has seen a revolving door of guests hosts following her health hiatus in late 2021. Now that Williams will not be returning, we’ve learned, from Deadline, that Sherri Shepherd is finalizing a deal to become a permanent host on The Wendy Williams Show.
A rep for the syndicated daytime talk show’s producer, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, declined comment. Along with fellow actor Michael Rapaport, Sherri Shepherd emerged as the lead guest hosts on the show, filling in on a regular basis for Williams since the beginning of the 13th season.
This announcement would mark Shepherd’s return to being a full-time daytime talk show host following her stint as co-host of The View. The news of Shepherd’s pending deal for The Wendy Williams Show, which will likely be renamed, comes as major station groups solidify their daytime lineups for next season. The Wendy Williams Show has been a staple on the Fox stations from its inception.
The Wendy Williams Show recently set the guest host list for February, with Shepherd and Rapaport joined by Fat Joe and Remy Ma as well as Bevy Smith and Terrence J. According to sources, Williams’ recovery has been slower than she had hoped for, and she will not be back on the show this season. Her work schedule beyond that is unclear at the moment.
Sherri Shepherd is also known for her acting work in both TV and films. She has starred in movies such as Precious, One for the Money, and Madea Goes to Jail, as well as shows like 30 Rock and Less Than Perfect.
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