Wendy Williams Battling Graves' Disease, Thyroid Condition: Report

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Her team revealed the plans for the relaunch of her talk show and how Williams has been recovering.

The ongoing delays of The Wendy Williams Show have caused concern for the controversial host. Talk show icon Wendy Williams has been noticeably absent from social media and her famous program, and it has caused the public to come up with their own theories. Her team has repeatedly shared updates regarding Williams and her return, recently revealing that she is battling health issues.

People have spread rumors about COVID-19, but Wendy's team surfaced on social media detailing her recovery, ailments, and what fans can expect to see in upcoming weeks.

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"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," an Instagram post read. This comes during a time when reports stated Nick Cannon was being considered for Williams's time slot.

"Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis," the note continued. "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."

Well wishes have flooded Williams's social media timelines as people hope that she undergoes a speedy recovery process. Check out the announcement 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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