Wendy Williams has reportedly pulled out of an upcoming appearance due to her ongoing health concerns.
The former “Wendy Williams Show” host, 58, has canceled her $25,000 speaking engagement at the Atlanta Women’s Expo, which is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, according to the US Sun.
“There is a video from Wendy that will be played Saturday, apologizing for the late cancellation,” a rep for the expo told the outlet in a statement.
A source told the US Sun that there had “been questions about if Wendy was well enough” to make the appearance at the expo, adding that there “was pushing by some to get her to Atlanta and to put her on that stage.”
“Wendy’s ability to perform has been rocky at best. She can put together a sentence one day but not the next,” the insider added. “There have been serious questions recently about if she will ever get better.”
All promotion of Williams has been scrubbed from the Atlanta Women’s Expo website. However, an Instagram post from April 6 showed that the former radio host was scheduled to speak on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Williams’ rep and a rep for the Expo confirmed to Pvnew on Friday that she would not be attending, although they did not provide any reasoning for the cancellation.
“We regretfully have to inform you that Wendy Williams would not be appearing at The Ultimate Women’s Expo in Atlanta on May 20th, 2023. It was with great consideration that we felt it was best for Wendy to join the Ultimate Women’s Expo at a later date.
“We look forward to releasing those details when they are /confirm/ied. We are grateful to the Grammy award-winning R&B artist, Monica, for being a great addition as the Keynote speaker in Wendy’s absence. Can’t wait to see you soon!”
Williams’ family and friends have previously voiced concerns about her well-being since her eponymous talk show ended.
Aside from battling Grave’s disease, a condition that causes the immune system to attack the thyroid, the “Dancing With the Stars” alum has also been acting erratically.
Last August, her bother, Tommy, described his sister’s appearances and interviews as “really sad” after she bizarrely claimed in a phone conversation that she got married to an NYPD cop.
“I’ve been with Wendy since the very beginning and she’s never talked like this, but I don’t think it’s her fault. It’s a precarious situation,” he exclusively told Pvnew.
Additionally, Williams has also been dealing with substance abuse issues.
Pvnew broke the news in September 2022 that she checked back into rehab. After completing a two-month stay, the talk show legend returned home and said she was feeling “better than ever.”
Williams is now working on several projects, including a new podcast. In March, she was spotted drinking alcohol again — despite a trip to rehab — to celebrate a “new lease on life,” her rep told Pvnew.
