Sherri Shepherd to become ‘Permanent Guest Host’ on ‘Wendy Williams Show’

After a slew of celebrities have stepped up to host after Wendy Williams went on sick leave last year, a permanent guest host of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ has been named.
Sherri Shepherd will take the reins as host until Wendy is able to return to the show.
Wendy was diagnosed with COVID-19 four month ago, and due “serious complications” from Graves Disease and a thyroid condition, she has had to step away.
Producers say they will monitor Wendy’s progress between now and the start of the show's 15th season in September, and if it appears Wendy is unable to return, they will change the name of the show.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 06: Actress, comedian, author, and television personality Sherri Shepherd is introduced during a keynote address by Abbott Chairman of the Board and CEO Robert B. Ford at CES 2022 at The Venetian Las Vegas on January 6, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, is being held in person through January 7, with some companies deciding to participate virtually only or canceling their attendance due to concerns over the major surge in COVID-19 cases. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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