Leah Remini.Photo: Bryan Bedder/gettyLeah Reminiis stepping back in as guest host forThe Wendy Williams Show!TheKing of Queensalum, 51, andRuPaul’s Drag Racestar Michelle Visage will co-host the daytime syndicated talk show for two weeks from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, the show announced on Wednesday.In a statement, Remini said: “Michelle and I couldn’t be more grateful to Wendy, her amazing crew, Debmar-Mercury and most of all, Wendy’s loyal fans for liking us and for trusting us to have us hold it down until Wendy’s return.“Executive producer David Perler called the duo “authentic and a joy to watch.““We are thrilled to be able to give our viewers another two weeks with them co-hosting ‘Wendy’ as viewers will feel like they are sitting at the kitchen table with their best girlfriends having their morning coffee,” he continued.Michelle Visage.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images"Leah worked very hard to respect what Wendy has built and also brings a special style of her own to Wendy’s audience.“Reminipreviously hostedthe daytime talk show in October during the season 13 premiere week, amid Williams' ongoing health issues.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Lars Niki/Getty Images"Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit,” executive producer David Perler said last month of Remini, who is also the host ofPEOPLE Puzzleron Game Show Network. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.“Williams' recent health struggles have delayed the return of her syndicated series. The season 13 premiere, originally set for Sept. 20, was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williams, 57,tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth struggles.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.It was thenpushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing late last month that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues.Williams has long dealt with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. Shewas diagnosedwith the immune system disorder over two decades ago, she previously told PEOPLE, and took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 while struggling with it.
Leah Remini.Photo: Bryan Bedder/getty
Leah Reminiis stepping back in as guest host forThe Wendy Williams Show!TheKing of Queensalum, 51, andRuPaul’s Drag Racestar Michelle Visage will co-host the daytime syndicated talk show for two weeks from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, the show announced on Wednesday.In a statement, Remini said: “Michelle and I couldn’t be more grateful to Wendy, her amazing crew, Debmar-Mercury and most of all, Wendy’s loyal fans for liking us and for trusting us to have us hold it down until Wendy’s return.“Executive producer David Perler called the duo “authentic and a joy to watch.““We are thrilled to be able to give our viewers another two weeks with them co-hosting ‘Wendy’ as viewers will feel like they are sitting at the kitchen table with their best girlfriends having their morning coffee,” he continued.Michelle Visage.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images"Leah worked very hard to respect what Wendy has built and also brings a special style of her own to Wendy’s audience.“Reminipreviously hostedthe daytime talk show in October during the season 13 premiere week, amid Williams' ongoing health issues.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Lars Niki/Getty Images"Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit,” executive producer David Perler said last month of Remini, who is also the host ofPEOPLE Puzzleron Game Show Network. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.“Williams' recent health struggles have delayed the return of her syndicated series. The season 13 premiere, originally set for Sept. 20, was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williams, 57,tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth struggles.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.It was thenpushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing late last month that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues.Williams has long dealt with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. Shewas diagnosedwith the immune system disorder over two decades ago, she previously told PEOPLE, and took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 while struggling with it.
Leah Reminiis stepping back in as guest host forThe Wendy Williams Show!
TheKing of Queensalum, 51, andRuPaul’s Drag Racestar Michelle Visage will co-host the daytime syndicated talk show for two weeks from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, the show announced on Wednesday.
In a statement, Remini said: “Michelle and I couldn’t be more grateful to Wendy, her amazing crew, Debmar-Mercury and most of all, Wendy’s loyal fans for liking us and for trusting us to have us hold it down until Wendy’s return.”
Executive producer David Perler called the duo “authentic and a joy to watch.”
“We are thrilled to be able to give our viewers another two weeks with them co-hosting ‘Wendy’ as viewers will feel like they are sitting at the kitchen table with their best girlfriends having their morning coffee,” he continued.
Michelle Visage.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images
“Leah worked very hard to respect what Wendy has built and also brings a special style of her own to Wendy’s audience.”
Reminipreviously hostedthe daytime talk show in October during the season 13 premiere week, amid Williams' ongoing health issues.
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Lars Niki/Getty Images
“Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit,” executive producer David Perler said last month of Remini, who is also the host ofPEOPLE Puzzleron Game Show Network. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.”
Williams' recent health struggles have delayed the return of her syndicated series. The season 13 premiere, originally set for Sept. 20, was pushed to Oct. 4 after Williams, 57,tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19amid otherhealth struggles.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
It was thenpushed back for a second timeto Oct. 18, with the show announcing late last month that Williams had recovered from COVID but was still dealing with additional health issues.
Williams has long dealt with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland. Shewas diagnosedwith the immune system disorder over two decades ago, she previously told PEOPLE, and took anextended hiatus from her showin May 2020 while struggling with it.
source: people.com
