AsWendy Williamscontinues to focus on her well-being,Nick Cannonwill be temporarily filling in for the host on her daytime talk show.
TheWendy WilliamsShowannounced Tuesday that Cannon, 38, will be guest-hosting the program early next month, from Feb. 4-Feb. 6.
Leon Bennett/Getty; Gary Gershoff/WireImage
Her temporary replacement comes nearly three weeks after the showannouncedthat Williams, 54, was taking another hiatus.
Almost a year after shetook three weeks offfollowing her announcement that she had beendiagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid, in addition to thyroid issues of which she was previously aware, the show announced Jan. 18 that Williams “is taking a necessary, extended break from her show to focus on her personal and physical well-being.”
“AsWendy WilliamsHunter previously shared, she fractured her shoulder and has been on the mend,” reads the statement posted on the show’s official Instagram page. “Over the past few days, Wendy has experienced complications regarding her Graves’ Disease that will require treatment.”
Nicholas Hunt/Getty
“Wendy will be under the strict supervision of her physicians, and as part of her care, there will be significant time spent in the hospital,” continues the statement. “Despite her strong desire to return, she is taking a necessary, extended break from her show to focus on her personal and physical well-being. Wendy thanks everyone in advance for their well-wishes and for respecting her and The Hunter Family’s privacy during this time.”
Debmar-Mercury, the distributor and producer of the show, said in a statement: “For over ten years, Wendy has been a vital part of the Debmar-Mercury family. We wholeheartedly support Wendy in this decision to take the time she needs and we will welcome her back with open arms the moment she is ready.”
source: people.com
