Wendy Williams takes hiatus from talk show due to illness following fans concern over her bizarre behavior
Wendy Williams is taking a break from her daytime talk show to receive treatment for a previously announced health condition.
A spokesperson for “The Wendy Williams Show” said that Williams has been experiencing fatigue because of symptoms from Graves’ disease, reports Pix 11.
Williams is taking time off from the show, as a precautionary measure.
She has been taping remotely from her New York home during the pandemic.
Williams announced that she had Graves’ disease In 2018.
The condition can lead to the overproduction of thyroid hormones and can cause wide-ranging symptoms.
The show said in a statement Monday that Williams' return date will be announced later.
“Recently, Wendy has been dealing with symptoms from her Graves’ disease which is causing fatigue. In consultation with her doctor and as a precautionary measure, she will be taking some time off as she continues to receive treatment,” a spokesperson for the show told Variety.
“We look forward to welcoming Wendy back soon and continuing the ‘Wendy@Home’ shows. More updates on a return date will follow.”
Fans after she appeared to "slur her words" and look ";out of it" on live TV.
A few viewers tweeted of disconcerting appearance recently.
One said: "What is wrong with Wendy Williams right now."
While a second added: "She's slurring her words this morning #WendyWilliams."
Another questioned: "What’s wrong with Wendy Williams #WendyWilliams #wendy"
More fans wrote on Instagram worried for Wendy: "Wendy I love u to the moon and back. But when u do your monologue u seem lethargic and no punch.
One bluntly asked: "R u tired or what. I watch u to get happy but u seemed depressed and tired. Need some oomph. We r all in this together. Love u."
Another commented: "She is getting more and more depressing to watch."
Others implored: "Something is off with Wendy today, folks should check in on her!!!"
One social media user critiqued: "This is hard to watch she sounds incoherent"
Another viewer blasted the host, writing: "Bye Wendy, I don’t like the way you are talking today, you look tired, your tongue is heavy while talking... Go back to bed."
At the end of April, she started on her show when ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said hello to her 19-year-old son.
Stephen said: "Say hi to your family and make sure you tell Kevin I said 'hey.'"
An emotional Wendy welled up, saying: "Oh! He said hi to Kev! Oh! I like him.
"I like when people do that, you know?"