Wendy Williams is already planning her next career move after her long-running talk show came to an end earlier this month after 13 seasons.
TMZ reported on Tuesday that the 57-year-old television host is preparing for a foray into the world of podcasting.
During a brief interview with the outlet last night, Wendy confirmed her plans to launch her own podcast, adding that it ‘will make more money for me than doing the TV show.’
Moving forward: Wendy Williams is already planning her next career move after her long-running talk show came to an end earlier this month after 13 seasons. Seen in 2014
Wendy’s representative Will Selby further elaborated on the project, telling the outlet that the former radio DJ has no interest in returning to television full-time.
He said that she is already busy at work lining up guests for her podcast.
Selby will be serving as executive producer for Wendy’s new venture and confirmed that she has had conversations with some of her favorite music stars including Snoop Dogg, 50, and Fat Joe, 51, about making guest appearances.
New venture: TMZ reported on Tuesday that the 57-year-old television host is preparing for a foray into the world of podcasting. Seen in 2019
Exciting: Her representative Will Selby will be serving as executive producer for Wendy’s new venture and confirmed that she has had conversations with some of her favorite music stars including Snoop Dogg, 50, and Fat Joe, 51, about making guest appearances. Seen in May 2022
Guests: Both rappers have appeared as guests on Wendy’s talk show several times over the years and Fat Joe has also filled in as a co-host. Seen in 2021
Both rappers have appeared as guests on Wendy’s talk show several times over the years and Fat Joe has also filled in as a co-host.
Selby added that the four-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee has also spoken to members of the Kardashian family and a Trump family member, though he would not disclose further information.
Though Wendy has criticized the famous TV family over the years, Kim Kardashian, 41, her sister Khloe, 38, and her mother Kris Jenner, 66, have appeared on the New Jersey native’s show.
Former President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka taped a segment in 2013 that was resurfaced in 2016 amid Trump’s bid for the White House. Ivanka, 40, also joined Wendy for another appearance on her show in 2011.
Big names: Selby added that the four-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee has also spoken to members of the Kardashian family and a Trump family member, though he would not disclose further information
Past guests: Former President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka taped a segment in 2013 that was resurfaced in 2016 amid Trump’s bid for the White House. Donald Trump Jr., Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Tiffany seen in 2016
Though Wendy has previously expressed her desire to return to the small screen, Selby reiterated that television is no longer her passion and she is now focused on her podcast.
Selby said that the broadcaster plans to create a podcast that will provide her fans with a true ‘Wendy’ experience, highlighting her favorite artists, celebrities, food and fashion.
According to Selby, Wendy has not decided if she will release her podcast independently or in partnership with a single platform such as Apple or Spotify.
Passing the baton: A rotating cast of guest hosts and panelists had stepped in for Wendy during her hiatus this year, with Sherri Shepherd a standout among them; Sherri will now permanently take over (Sherri and Wendy in 2014)
While the podcast is currently in the works, Selby told TMZ that there is no timetable set for its release.
He also noted that Wendy remains open to making appearances on talk shows and reality series including The View and The Real Housewives franchise.
Wendy did not appear in a single episode of her talk show’s last season after taking a hiatus due to health reasons.
Sherri Shepherd, who is taking over her time slot, paid tribute to the host during the show’s finale episode but Wendy did not make an appearance.