The Wendy Williams Show ending after 13 seasons, host won't return for finale

Wendy Williams will not return to the set of her namesake program The Wendy Williams Show

"The final original episode of The Wendy Williams Show will air on Friday, June 17th, with a video tribute to the iconic host," a representative for the show tells EW in a statement.

"The series comes to an end after 13 successful years in syndication."

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An insider source also confirms that Williams will not be physically present for the last episode

following months of behind-the-scenes complications concerning the 57-year-old's future with the production.

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Amid numerous reports about health complications reportedly preventing her from hosting her show

Williams told Good Morning America in March that she was "comfortable" and "ready" to begin working again

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