Wendy Williamsis getting support fromLeah Reminiduring her namesake talk show’s season 13 premiere week.Remini, 51, willguest hostTheWendy WilliamsShowfrom Tuesday to Friday amid Williams' ongoing health issues.“Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit,” executive producer David Perler said of Remini, who is also the host ofPEOPLE Puzzleron Game Show Network. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.“As for Monday’s premiere episode, the show has tapped some of Williams' “favorite hot talk panelists” — Devyn Simone, Bevy Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Michael Yo — to helm the hour-long episode. Together, they will “tackle the juiciest headlines in the news and share their take on the hottest topics.“Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Lars Niki/Getty ImagesWilliams' recent health struggles have delayed the return of her syndicated series. The season 13 premiere, originally set for Sept. 20, was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williams, 57,tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth struggles.It was thenpushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing late last month that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues.Earlier this week, Williams' show announced there would be “anexciting lineup of guest hostsand panels” when it returns without her on Monday.“Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis. She is making progress but is experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves' Disease and her thyroid condition,” the show said in a statement. “It has been determined that more time is needed before she is able to return to her live hosting duties.“Wendy is a valued and stalwart member of the Debmar-Mercury family and has been so for 12 years. We want her health to be her top priority. As soon as she’s ready, she will be back in her treasured purple chair,” the statement continued. “We very much appreciate the respect for Wendy’s privacy, as well as all the good wishes from her fans, station partners and advertisers.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Williams has long dealt with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. Shewas diagnosedwith the immune system disorder over two decades ago, she previously told PEOPLE, and took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 while struggling with it.Season 13 ofTheWendy WilliamsShowpremieres Monday (check local listings).
Wendy Williamsis getting support fromLeah Reminiduring her namesake talk show’s season 13 premiere week.
Remini, 51, willguest hostTheWendy WilliamsShowfrom Tuesday to Friday amid Williams' ongoing health issues.
“Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit,” executive producer David Perler said of Remini, who is also the host ofPEOPLE Puzzleron Game Show Network. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.”
As for Monday’s premiere episode, the show has tapped some of Williams' “favorite hot talk panelists” — Devyn Simone, Bevy Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Michael Yo — to helm the hour-long episode. Together, they will “tackle the juiciest headlines in the news and share their take on the hottest topics.”
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Lars Niki/Getty Images
Williams' recent health struggles have delayed the return of her syndicated series. The season 13 premiere, originally set for Sept. 20, was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williams, 57,tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth struggles.
It was thenpushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing late last month that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues.
Earlier this week, Williams' show announced there would be “anexciting lineup of guest hostsand panels” when it returns without her on Monday.
“Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis. She is making progress but is experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves' Disease and her thyroid condition,” the show said in a statement. “It has been determined that more time is needed before she is able to return to her live hosting duties.
“Wendy is a valued and stalwart member of the Debmar-Mercury family and has been so for 12 years. We want her health to be her top priority. As soon as she’s ready, she will be back in her treasured purple chair,” the statement continued. “We very much appreciate the respect for Wendy’s privacy, as well as all the good wishes from her fans, station partners and advertisers.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Williams has long dealt with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. Shewas diagnosedwith the immune system disorder over two decades ago, she previously told PEOPLE, and took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 while struggling with it.
Season 13 ofTheWendy WilliamsShowpremieres Monday (check local listings).
source: people.com
