Wendy Williams has tested positive for COVID-19 and the premiere of her eponymous talk show has been delayed until next month.
The show produced by Debmar-Mercury announced Williams’ diagnosis on his official Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon.
“While continuing her health assessments, Wendy has tested positive in an advanced case of COVID-19,” according to the program statement. “To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and ensure that our production fully complies with the SAG / AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we look forward to starting the final season of the Wendy Williams Show on Monday 4 October. In the meantime, rehearsals will be scheduled. “
Last week, the Instagram account announced that the National Radio Hall of Famer canceled all promotional appearances on the show due to “ongoing health issues.”
In March 2020, the 57-year-old divorcee emphatically told Dr. Oz that she would not be inoculated.
“No. I don’t trust him,” Williams said. “However, I have never been vaccinated against the flu, and you and I have talked about it. Several doctors on my team have told me, “Wendy, control the flu.” I have never had the flu. I don’t have a flu shot. I very rarely have a cold. I never have a headache. I don’t take aspirin because I feel my heart rumble or something. I don’t get it, no! I don’t trust him. There, I said it. “
In May, however, the Asbury Park, New Jersey native announced that her live audience from the studio could return to her Chelsea ensemble on June 1, only if they were fully vaccinated.
In the Emmy-nominated chatfest, Lifetime’s brutally honest biopic, and in his best-selling autobiography, Williams has openly discussed some of his health challenges, including substance abuse, Graves’ disease, and lymphedema. .