Wendy Williams returns to rehab for substance abuse issues
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Wendy Williams has allegedly checked into a wellness facility after her health and substance abuse issues worsened.
Here is everything you need to know.
Wendy Williams is back in rehab
Wendy Williams is reportedly gone back into rehab after her fallout with production company Debmar-Mercury.
Nevertheless, recently an insider reported, ‘It’s gotten worse,’ referring to the 58-year-old television host’s alleged addiction issues.
They continued, ‘She went from wine to straight up vodka.’
However, Williams publicist Shawn Zanotti confirmed the news on Wednesday during an interview with E! News.
She revealed in a statement that Williams has entered ‘a wellness facility seeking help to manage her overall health issues.’
Furthermore, Zanotti added, ‘She is taking some time to focus on her health and wellness as she prepares for a major comeback for the next level in her career with ‘The Wendy Experience Podcast.’
She mentioned, ‘She can’t stop drinking and she needs to stop drinking. It’s just making her health worse.’
Moreover, the television personality’s publicist further noted, ‘Ms. Williams is being treated by a team of some of the best doctors in the world.’
Zanotti concluded by asking the fans for ‘prayers and well wishes during this time.’
What happened between Wendy Williams and Debmar-Mercury?
Wendy Williams’s alleged move come after Debmar-Mercury allegedly ‘refused’ to get her the help she needed to overcome her addiction issues.
If you didn’t know, Debmar-Mercury is the production company that produced Williams’s iconic daytime talk show ‘The Wendy Williams Show.’
Subsequently, a source reported, ‘They turned their backs on her.’
They further claimed that Debmar-Mercury, ‘had too much control over someone so vulnerable.’
Additionally, Williams’ former husband Kevin Hunter had made similar claims during an interview this past July.
He said, ‘Debmar would not support Wendy’s recovery efforts with the family.’
Furthermore, he went on to add, ‘They would not sign off on anything that would’ve helped her recovery efforts.’
Meanwhile, Hunter also recalled the time when Williams’ family met with the production company to discuss her struggle with drinking. However, instead of helping her, Debmar-Mercury allegedly gave her an ultimatum.
He revealed, ‘They sat in a meeting with her whole family, including her now-deceased mom, and would not sign off on the recovery efforts that would’ve helped Wendy also get well and live and be sober.’
Hunter continued, ‘They basically said, “If you don’t stop drinking, you’re going to lose the show.”‘
