How Wendy Williams' Talk Show Is Handling Her Absence in Season 13 Launch

'The Wendy Williams Show' addresses the absence of the talk show host during the premiere week of season 13. Guest hosts Michael Yo and Leah Remini send Williams heartfelt messages. 'The Wendy Williams Show' has delayed the premiere of season 13 several times due to the television personality’s health issues. A week before the season 13 premiere, it was announced that the show would still return with new episodes starting Oct. 18, but now, with guest hosts filling in for Williams.