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Wendy Williams buys massive $4.5M NYC penthouse as she suffers health crisis & pushes back return to show

WENDY Williams bought a massive $4.5M NYC penthouse as she suffers "serious complications" regarding her health.

The talk show announced on Tuesday that Wendy will not be returning for the upcoming season as she is "not ready" to be on camera.

Wendy purchased a multi-million dollar NYC penthouse
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Wendy purchased a multi-million dollar NYC penthouseCredit: The Wendy Williams Show
The high-rise is located in the financial district overlooking the skyline
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The high-rise is located in the financial district overlooking the skylineCredit: Realtor.com
The condo has three bedrooms and three bathrooms
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The condo has three bedrooms and three bathroomsCredit: Realtor.com
The home has granite countertops and high ceilings
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The home has granite countertops and high ceilingsCredit: Realtor.com

reported that the TV personality purchased the multi-million dollar high-rise a couple of months ago.

The Sun confirmed the sale of the property, which is located in the financial district overlooking the skyline.

The 2,400 square foot apartment includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, high ceilings, granite countertops, and spacious balcony views.

The luxury condo also has access to a gym, indoor pool, game room, spa, movie theater, sauna, and steam room.

It appears this is the apartment that the TV star had been renting since filing for divorce from in 2019.

The purchase comes as the star is undergoing serious "medical issues" causing her to press pause on her daytime talk show.

was postponed from  of September 20th after the host was rushed to the hospital on the 15th due to a ";health scare."

Police received a 911 call from her building at 8 am about a "57-year-old female in need of psychiatric services." 

An ambulance arrived on the scene and transported a woman matching the host's description to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

The large spacious balcony provides views of the water
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The large spacious balcony provides views of the waterCredit: Realtor.com
Wendy purchased the property for $4.5 million
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Wendy purchased the property for $4.5 millionCredit: Realtor.com
It features a pool and sauna
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It features a pool and saunaCredit: Realtor.com
It also provides access to a movie theater and a spa
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It also provides access to a movie theater and a spaCredit: Realtor.com

The Sun was the first to report that the TV star had been "struggling with addiction" leading up to 

 an insider revealed to The Sun.    

The informant added that staffers have said they would smell the liquor on her.

Amidst her hospitalization, she also tested positive for a breakthrough case of Covid.

Last week the show broke the news that would not be returning to the program on October 4th, but they claimed she would be well enough to begin on the 18th.

They added that her  was "no longer an issue and she has tested negative."

Producers explained that her "ongoing medical issues" were related to pre-existing conditions that were keeping her from leaving doctor care.

It appears this is the same property that Wendy was renting since her divorce
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It appears this is the same property that Wendy was renting since her divorceCredit: Realtor.com
She first moved into the apartment in 2019 following her split with ex Kevin Hunter
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She first moved into the apartment in 2019 following her split with ex Kevin HunterCredit: Realtor.com
US Weekly reported the news, which The Sun later confirmed
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US Weekly reported the news, which The Sun later confirmedCredit: Realtor.com
Wendy purchased the home amid her "ongoing health issues"
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Wendy purchased the home amid her "ongoing health issues"Credit: Realtor.com

While fans were hoping for her speedy return to the broadcast, the talk show declared that the date of her return has been .

On , they revealed that a series of "guest hosts" will take over her role for the foreseeable future.

"The Wendy Williams Show will start airing originals on Monday, October 18, with an exciting lineup of guest hosts and panels to be announced shortly," show producers disclosed.

MEDICAL SUPERVISION

"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."

"It has been determined that more time is needed before she is able to return to her live hosting duties," they claimed.

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The post continued: "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.

"We very much appreciate the respect for Wendy’s privacy, as well as all the good wishes from her fans, station partners and advertisers."

Wendy was rushed to the hospital in September for a "health scare"
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Wendy was rushed to the hospital in September for a "health scare"Credit: Getty
An insider revealed that Wendy has been suffering from addiction
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An insider revealed that Wendy has been suffering from addictionCredit: Getty
The talk show revealed that she will not be returning to the program on October 18 like originally planned
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The talk show revealed that she will not be returning to the program on October 18 like originally plannedCredit: Wendy Williams Show
Wendy Williams returns to stage in promo for show's October 4 season premiere just two weeks after hospitalization

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