logo
Wendy Williams and son Kevin | Getty Images
Wendy Williams and son Kevin | Getty Images

Wendy Williams Seen Holding Hands with Son Kevin Hunter Jr. Who Allegedly Refused to Be In Her Life Unless She Got Help

Esther NJeri
Dec 15, 2021
11:20 A.M.

"The Wendy Williams Show" host has been taking time off the screens to focus on recovering from her years-long health battle.

Advertisement

Wendy Williams, 57, has been off TV on a well-deserved break. She is focused on recovering from her health issues, sprouting from Graves' Disease complications.

Williams has been suffering from an array of health problems over the years. In February 2018, the talk show host revealed that she had suffered from the immune system disorder for years.

Talk show host Wendy Williams with her son Kevin Hunter Jr. | Photo: Getty Images

Talk show host Wendy Williams with her son Kevin Hunter Jr. | Photo: Getty Images

Advertisement

BATTLING NUMEROUS HEALTH ISSUES

But that was not all that was ailing her. A month after that, she showed her viewers a close-up of her swollen ankles and shared that she suffers from Lymphedema.

New reports have confirmed that the show will return in January, but without Williams.

Wendy Williams visits SiriusXM Studios on September 6, 2018. | Photo: Getty Images

Wendy Williams visits SiriusXM Studios on September 6, 2018. | Photo: Getty Images

Advertisement

She disclosed that she could barely walk two blocks due to the disease. In 2019, Williams had been open about her struggles with substance abuse and alcoholism, fell into an alcoholic stint fuelled by her divorce from ex-husband Kevin Hunter Sr.

The Sun reported that she had admitted that she checked herself into rehab in Florida before moving into a sober house. media

These struggles and more have been the cause of the host's strained relationship with her son. A source revealed that her son Kevin Hunter Jr., 21, has been giving his mother some tough love.

Wendy Williams attends the ceremony honoring her with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Wendy Williams attends the ceremony honoring her with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Advertisement

He reportedly gave his mother an ultimatum saying that if she did not "fix" herself, he would no longer be a part of her life.

"Wendy's relationship with Kevin Jr has been strained. He gave her an ultimatum. He told her he wouldn't be in her life unless she fixes herself," the source disclosed to The Sun.

Advertisement

The two, who've previously shared a close bond, were recently spotted strolling the streets of New York with her son holding her hand. Kevin has, over the years, offered support to his mother through trying times, especially after her divorce.

NOT RETURNING TO THE SHOW

Earlier in the month, Williams was pictured leaving a wellness center in Miami. She ignored any questions concerning her return to the show. However, since taking the break, a rotation of guests continued to run the show in her absence.

New reports have confirmed that the show will return in January, but without Williams. The show is in its 13th season and has already announced the January guest hosts. They include Remy Ma, Fat Joe, and Michael Rapaport, among many others.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Chrissy Metz's Ex-husband Martyn Eaden Filed for Divorce in 2014 — Her Love Life Flourished after They Split

January 26, 2022

Christina Haack & Ant Anstead's Showdown over Son Who Was Born after She Had Lost Hope of Having More Kids

May 04, 2022

Meghan Markle Left ‘Disappointed’ When She Met & Realised Who Kate Middleton Was - Kate Once Made Her Cry

February 22, 2022

Harry Revealed Pregnant Meghan Wanted to End Her Life ⁠— She Lived So He Would Not Lose Another Loved One

April 19, 2022

Robin Williams Wanted His Children to Be Proud of Him — Meet His 3 Kids Who He Cherished

March 09, 2022

Hoda Kotb & Joel Schiffman Adopted Two Kids as She Could Not Conceive - They Stay ‘Loving Parents’ Amid Breakup

February 02, 2022

Unpacking Queen Elizabeth II's Health Issues Including Recent COVID-19 Diagnosis & Refusing Surgery in 2018

February 21, 2022

Patty Duke’s 3 Sons Were ‘Berated’, ‘Ostracized’ & Made to Do ‘Humiliating Punishment’ by her

February 06, 2022

Chris Meloni Let Wife ‘Slide’ When 3 Women ‘Dropped’ into His Lap - Now He Is Her ‘Biggest Fan’

February 08, 2022

Meghan Markle ‘No Longer Cares’ if She Is Welcome in UK Though Prince Harry Is ‘Desperate’ to Return, Reports Say

February 24, 2022

Sherri Shepherd Was Warned about 2nd Husband Whom She Was Afraid to Lose & Agreed to Surrogacy For

March 04, 2022

Charles Introduced Camilla to His Sons after Diana's Death — Harry Allegedly Still 'Can't Stand' Her

May 02, 2022

Prince Harry Wants to Make Sure Queen Is ‘Protected’ While He Lives in America Where He Calls His ‘Home’ Now

April 20, 2022

John Travolta's Late Wife Kelly Got Pregnant at 47 & Risked Her Life to Carry Her 'Miracle' Baby

April 14, 2022