Wendy Williams was replaced on her eponymous talk show today by CNN anchor Don Lemon. As her hiatus continues, Don and a panel of guests filled in for the beleaguered host. Click through the gallery for all the info on the show’s future.
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Don, 52, still started the show with Wendy’s trademark, “How you doin’?” With him on the “Hot Talk” panel was Elizabeth Wagmeister, actor and comedian Heather McDonald, and Judge Faith Jenkins.
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“Wendy is on the mend. She will be back next Monday,” Don said after he walked on stage. “We love you Wendy, we’re rooting for you, we want you to be back, we want you to be 400 percent.”
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In an Instagram post, she claimed she fractured a bone in her upper arm and had been taking pain medication. The show then went on a scheduled hiatus. Wendy was supposed to be back last Monday, but then her return got pushed back another week.
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Fans were unhappy with Don’s explanation for Wendy’s erratic behavior. “We love Don Lemon but this is honestly not it. Wendy must toughen up and spill her own tea for us to enjoy,” one fan
tweeted.
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Others were angry that a man was given the reigns to the show. “WHY not a strong Female in her spot?” one
asked. Others were
more positive about the replacement.
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What do you think about Don replacing Wendy? Sound off in the comments!
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Don, 52, still started the show with Wendy’s trademark, “How you doin’?” With him on the “Hot Talk” panel was Elizabeth Wagmeister, actor and comedian Heather McDonald, and Judge Faith Jenkins.
“Wendy is on the mend. She will be back next Monday,” Don said after he walked on stage. “We love you Wendy, we’re rooting for you, we want you to be back, we want you to be 400 percent.”
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In an Instagram post, she claimed she fractured a bone in her upper arm and had been taking pain medication. The show then went on a scheduled hiatus. Wendy was supposed to be back last Monday, but then her return got pushed back another week.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
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Fans were unhappy with Don’s explanation for Wendy’s erratic behavior. “We love Don Lemon but this is honestly not it. Wendy must toughen up and spill her own tea for us to enjoy,” one fan
tweeted.
Others were angry that a man was given the reigns to the show. “WHY not a strong Female in her spot?” one
asked. Others were
more positive about the replacement.
What do you think about Don replacing Wendy? Sound off in the comments!
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