Wendy Williams Takes Break From Talk Show Due To Graves' Disease Symptoms

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Wendy Williams announced her hiatus from her talk show as she receives treatment for her Graves' Disease.

Love her or hate her, Wendy has amassed a multimillion-dollar talk show empire. She gained popularity in the entertainment business as a controversial radio host and she later took her talents to the small screen. For years, Wendy Williams has been ruffling feathers with her gossip-heavy series, but 2019 and 2020 posed to be the most difficult run for her yet.

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There were rumors that her then-husband Kevin Hunter carried on an extra-marital affair and had a baby with his mistress. Then, Wendy checked into a sober living home to help with her addictions. She returned to the scene just as spicy as ever but in a post recently shared to her Instagram page, Wendy's team announced that she'd be taking a break from filming due to health concerns.

"Recently, Wendy has been dealing with symptoms from her Graves' disease which is causing fatigue," the post reads. "In consultation with her doctor and as a precautionary measure, she will be taking some time off as she continues to receive treatment. We look forward to welcoming Wendy back soon and continuing the 'Wendy@Home' shows. More updates on a return date will follow." Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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