Wendy Williams Tests Positive For COVID-19 Breakthrough Infection

In an announcement to The Wendy Williams Show Instagram, the program’s producers revealed that host Wendy Williams has tested positive for COVID-19. Fighting a breakthrough case of COVID, Williams will be taking “time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure our production abides by all SAG/AFTRA and DGA COVID protocols.” Season 13 of The Wendy Williams Show will be postponed to October 4 while Williams recuperates.

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This announcement comes following a post on the show’s official Instagram earlier this week which stated that Williams was not feeling well.

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In 2018, the host opened up about her struggle with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. Williams will be addressing her the immune system disorder in conjunction with the COVID-19 infection treatment.