WENDY Williams has been spotted out and about in New York City as she attempts to relaunch her career.
The former talk show host wore a tan hooded fur coat as she was escorted down the street by her bodyguard.
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Wendy’s massive overcoat and furry black boots hid her skinny frame.
She flashed a cheeky smile, as her eyes hid behind pink rhinestone sunglasses.
Her outing comes after being released from a Malibu, California rehab in October where she was being treated for severe alcohol addiction.
REHAB STINT
Several sources close to Wendy previously revealed that Wendy was in a Malibu wellness facility for almost two months before her release.
At the time, Wendy’s rep Shawn Zanotti gave a statement to The U.S. Sun that stated: “We are happy to report that Wendy Williams is home and healing after being in a wellness facility since August.”
One insider close to Wendy revealed the host’s long battle with alcoholism was at the forefront of her treatment.
“Alcohol has been a real struggle for her over the past several years. She is battling severe alcohol abuse mixed with serious health issues.”
“She has had numerous doctors who have told her for years ‘If you drink, you’ll die.’ She never really wanted to stop and the people around her in New York have allowed her to keep drinking,” the source added.
After two months in treatment, the insider said Wendy has been struggling and her progress in rehab had been slow.
Fans of Wendy’s may recall she partook in several disturbing, nonsensical interviews since The Wendy Williams Show was canceled in June.
This is Wendy’s second public rehab attempt since 2019.
THE COMEBACK?
It’s been a difficult few years for the once-popular TV host.
A Wendy insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun that she no longer sees any of her friends, and doubts her new podcast will ever take off the ground.
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The source noted that on Wendy’s podcast website, there is an open call for random people to sign up to be a guest on her yet-to-be-seen show.
“This sign-up form for random people to appear on her podcast is a little strange,” they said, adding they’ve heard nothing about Wendy’s new platform coming to fruition with any major audio show carriers.
Wendy appeared at a local New York radio station WBLS’ event back in November, and told the audience at that time that The Wendy Experience Podcast will launch “in the next few weeks.”
However, in response to a comment call, Wendy’s publicist told The U.S. Sun this week that they wouldn’t give a time frame, and would only say “it’s coming soon.”
The rep added: “Wendy’s podcast is coming to life and is in its planning stage.
“Wendy is enthused to get out there and is building a product that is precise and exemplifies her and the needs of her fanbase. All good things take time!”
MONEY WOES
A financial guardian officially took control of her finances back in May following a myriad of health issues.
She officially lost her iconic daytime talk show in June.
In December, The U.S. Sun revealed the identity of the guardian in control of Wendy’s assets: guardianship expert and attorney Sabrina Morrissey.
Multiple sources and court filings show the guardian is in charge of the 58-year-old former TV host’s estate and as a result, she is responsible for who in Wendy’s orbit can receive money and payments from her fortune.
In court documents that were previously exclusively revealed by The U.S. Sun, Wendy’s ex-husband Kevin, petitioned a judge in their divorce case to order the guardian to resume his alimony payments that ceased in February 2022.
Additionally, her son Kevin Hunter Jr. alluded to the guardian’s tight control on Wendy’s money when he was evicted from his luxury apartment in September after his mother’s finances were frozen in February- leaving him unable to keep up with his steep $6,800 monthly rent.
The insider said the guardian, in cutting the son off financially, reasoned that while not enrolled in school, the 22-year-old “can get a job.”
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