Sherri Shepherd Calls Wendy Williams an 'Icon' During Final Show

Sherri Shepherd bid goodbye to The Wendy Williams Show on Friday, calling its longtime host, Wendy Williams, an "icon" following a successful 13-year run.

Shepherd opened the show saying it was a "big day" because it was the final show. The crowd let out an audible sigh before the guest host commended the "incredible staff and crew" on the show.

"Most of all, we have to thank you, Wendy Williams," said Shepherd as the audience erupted into applause. "You have to say -- there is nobody like Wendy Williams.

"And I wanna say: Miss Wendy you are an icon and you are loved by so many, so many," said Shepherd, prompting a chorus of "Wendy" chants. The final show also included a video montage of Wendy's reign on daytime television.

The final episode aired one day after Williams' ex, Kevin Hunter, slammed the production company behind the show for their handling of the series' final episode.

The Wendy Williams Show comes to an end after 13 successful years in syndication. Williams, who has been the original host of the show since its debut in 2009, has not been on to host since 2020.

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