Where is Wendy Williams? The Rise and Fall of the Queen of Gossip | Messy Media Scandals

The “Wendy Williams Show” ended abruptly after 13 seasons on the air. For years, Wendy struggled with addiction and chronic illness, which eventually forced her to leave the show and focus on her health. The queen of gossip stayed out of the spotlight for about a year following her departure. This eventually led to a Lifetime documentary, “Where is Wendy Williams,” which exposed the realities of her dramatic downfall. “She really became this icon who embodied celebrity gossip and then fell apart,” said Page Six senior reporter Francesca Bacardi. “She was overcome by all of these stressors that took a toll on her health.” Reminisce on Wendy’s rise to fame in radio, rediscover how she became the queen of gossip, and learn what she’s been up to since leaving television in this episode of “Messy Media Scandals.“ Aside from being spotted at a holistic store in Newark, N.J. with her son about a week ago, the queen of gossip has for the most part remained out of the public eye.