After 13 seasons, The Wendy Williams Present has formally been cancelled, with Sherri Shepherd entering into the timeslot because the daytime host substitute. The information got here on the heels of a number of regarding reviews, nonetheless, that Williams was in deteriorating well being and presumably being taken benefit of financially. And the issues appear to persist nonetheless, because the 57-year-old has recently pursued authorized motion towards a publicist within the wake of the cancellation.
Wendy Williams Authorized Workforce Makes Large Assertion In opposition to Ex Worker
The now-former discuss present host’s authorized workforce despatched a cease-and-desist letter to Howard Bragman, per paperwork obtained by The Solar. He has technically been talking on Wendy Williams’ behalf as her consultant, even downplaying rumors to at least one outlet in February that she wasn’t returning to her namesake present. Bragman made another statements extra not too long ago as properly, which we’ll get into additional down, however the primary gist is that, evidently, Williams hasn’t authorized for such statements to be made by Bragman. Her lawyer, LaShawn Thomas, wrote within the cease-and-desist:
I’ve been suggested by Wendy that she has not licensed your workplace to make any statements on her behalf and I ask that you just instantly retract your statements from all media retailers. Moreover, Wendy advises that you’re not her licensed consultant so I ask that you just chorus from making any additional statements on her behalf.
The Solar’s sources allege that the publicist in query and the remainder of her administration workforce have been truly fired final month. Moreover, the TV persona’s son and ex-husband are reportedly taking level because the sources of authority now. Her ex has even recently taken to suing the manufacturing firm behind her eponymous present for wrongful termination of the star.
Insta Submit Prompts Wendy Williams Publicist To Say One thing
Only a week previous to the cease-and-desist letter popping out, there was a complicated alternate of she stated, he stated resulting in it. On Wendy Williams’ official Instagram account, per Individuals, there was a message posted on her tales (in first particular person, thoughts you). She claimed to understand Howard Bragman’s earlier issues expressed about her but in addition firmly acknowledged that she didn’t authorize him to remark about her standing with the manufacturing firm behind her cancelled present. In response, Bragman informed the outlet:
I am not truthfully satisfied of the supply of that social media publish, so when my outdated good friend Wendy FaceTimes me personally and we alone have an opportunity to debate latest occasions, collectively we are able to determine the most effective path ahead.
The publicist’s implication appeared to be that the TV persona was being influenced or not in charge of her social media accounts. Within the wake of the in-house authorized drama, although, all different narratives counsel the tide is now turning for the actress. Nameless sources declare that her well being and “outdated self” are actually renewed. Likewise, extra not too long ago, the phrases got here straight from the discuss present host’s mouth as she mentioned her subsequent return to TV after the cancellation.
Nonetheless, if it isn’t clear by now, these in Wendy Williams ‘camp do not wish to hear about issues – they usually’ll apparently use authorized power if crucial. With this case nonetheless ongoing, additional updates may arrive sooner fairly than later.