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Wendy Williams’ Guardian Attempted to Halt Airing of Lifetime Documentary

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Was ‘Where is Wendy Williams?’ Exploitative or Just Another Chapter in Williams Saga?

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams finds herself embroiled in a legal battle as her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, attempted to halt the airing of the Lifetime docuseries “Where Is Wendy Williams?” The controversy arose after Morrissey filed an emergency injunction just days before the series was set to premiere, citing concerns over her portrayal in the documentary.

According to reports from The Wrap, Morrissey initially took issue with the docuseries after viewing its trailer in February. Feeling apprehensive about how she would be depicted in the series, Morrissey filed a petition against A&E Networks to prevent the airing of the show. The move came as a surprise to many, given that Morrissey had been aware of the documentary’s filming for over a year.

In response to Morrissey’s actions, A&E Networks filed a legal defense arguing that her attempt to silence criticism of her role in Wendy Williams’ life was unconstitutional. The network contended that Morrissey had ample time to address any concerns she had about the documentary, as she had been aware of its existence since at least February 2023. Additionally, A&E’s legal team highlighted that Williams had been compensated for her participation in the series.

The unfolding legal drama sheds light on the complexities surrounding Williams’ personal and professional life, as well as the challenges faced by those tasked with overseeing her affairs. With the airing of “Where Is Wendy Williams?” potentially hanging in the balance, the dispute underscores the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the protection of individual rights.

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Wendy Williams’ Disturbing Documentary Sparks Outrage Over Revealed Payment

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Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams shocked fans last month when she was featured in a disturbing documentary on Lifetime titled “Where is Wendy Williams,” revealing her tragic diagnosis of dementia. However, new revelations have surfaced about the documentary, sparking outrage over the payment Wendy received for her participation.

According to exclusive reports by Radar Online, Wendy Williams was promised a shockingly low sum for her appearance in the documentary. Court documents obtained by Radar Online disclosed that the 59-year-old was slated to receive less than half a million dollars for her role in the four-part series.

The payment plan outlined in an 18-page contract allegedly signed by Wendy in early 2023 detailed that she would be paid $100,000 per episode. This meager compensation is in stark contrast to the substantial earnings Williams is accustomed to in her illustrious career.

What’s more, Wendy Williams was also provided with a daily $1,000 stipend to cover the costs of her grooming for the documentary. This revelation has only added fuel to the fire, with critics and fans alike condemning the exploitative nature of the project.

The documentary itself has been heavily criticized for its portrayal of Wendy Williams in the confusing throes of dementia. Critics have labeled it as exploitative, raising concerns about the ethics of profiting from Williams’ personal struggles.

Wendy Williams’ diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, conditions that have tragically ended the film career of action hero Bruce Willis, adds another layer of gravity to the situation.

As the controversy surrounding “Where is Wendy Williams?” continues to unfold, questions arise about the treatment of celebrities facing health challenges and the responsibility of media organizations to uphold ethical standards in their productions.

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Guardians Accuse A+E Networks of Exploiting Wendy Williams in Documentary

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Was ‘Where is Wendy Williams?’ Exploitative or Just Another Chapter in Williams Saga?

A+E Networks faces accusations of exploiting former talk show host Wendy Williams in its recent documentary, “Where Is Wendy Williams?” as guardians for Williams file unsealed court documents revealing their concerns about the portrayal of the media personality.

Two weeks ago, guardians for Wendy Williams filed a sealed emergency injunction seeking to halt the airing of the documentary on Lifetime. Now, newly unsealed court documents obtained by Page Six shed light on the guardians’ allegations against A+E Networks.

In the documents, Wendy Williams’ appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, accuses A+E Networks of “shamelessly exploiting” Williams in the documentary. Morrissey claims that the network filmed Williams “in an obviously disabled state,” which “cruelly implies” that her “disoriented demeanor is due to substance abuse and intoxication.”

Williams, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal lobe dementia and aphasia in May 2023, was allegedly told that the documentary would portray her “in a positive manner like a phoenix rising from the ashes.” However, Morrissey asserts that the documentary’s trailer, released on February 2, exploited Williams’ condition for entertainment value and the prurient interest of television viewers.

The lawsuit, originally filed in the New York County Supreme Court on February 20, sought a temporary restraining order against the release of the documentary. Morrissey condemns the “blatant exploitation of a vulnerable woman with a serious medical condition,” describing it as “disgusting” and calling for it to be stopped.

The accusations against A+E Networks highlight the ethical considerations surrounding the portrayal of individuals with disabilities and serious medical conditions in the media. As the legal battle continues, the case raises questions about the responsibility of networks and production companies to treat vulnerable subjects with dignity and respect.

The outcome of this lawsuit will have implications not only for Wendy Williams and A+E Networks but also for the broader conversation about media representation and the treatment of individuals with disabilities in the entertainment industry.

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Wendy Williams’ Old Shows Are Back on Debmar Mercury’s Youtube Page

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Last year Wendy Williams fans were shocked after former Wendy Williams Show producers, Debmar Mercury, deleted all of the old episodes of her show from YouTube. Many of Wendy’s episodes had viral unforgettable moments that fans watched by the millions. Most were outraged that all of Wendy’s work seemed to be erased from history.

Wendy’s infamous old shows are back on YouTube with an old photo of Wendy featured in the banner. Debmar-Mercury’s Youtube channel now has all of Wendy’s old videos listed under the ‘recently uploaded’ tab. Wendy’s videos noticeably have the most views on the Youtube page.

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Will you be watching?

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Wendy Williams’ Ex Husband Is Planning A Biopic

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Last month Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kelvin Hunter didan interview with The Westside Gazette about his life growing up and his life with Wendy. During the interview he share where he made mistakes by not forming his own production company.

Yo, first of all Wendy was working for Kiss Radio. It dissolved into Hot 97 where Wendy and only a few others were retained. But in that agreement, she didn’t make more money, her pay remained the same. I began to tell her how great she really was and how valuable she was in the media market. Since they weren’t trying to pay her more, we set out to get her out of her contract. She had a 2 year non-compete contract. Listen, Hot 97 had all the lawyers in the area on retainer and no Entertainment lawyer would take our case and we decided to hire a criminal lawyer that I knew, to get out of a radio contract. It was fought out in Federal Court and if she didn’t get out of that deal you wouldn’t have heard of her. But he fought and won her freedom from them. Not long after that Wendy filled in at Fox Network Good Morning New York Show and the numbers were crazy. I knew then she could be special at this. This was when I began managing her full-time. After going thru a pilot for a TV show where she would’ve been paired with Comedian Monique and a couple of other set ups, we eventually landed with the Debmar-Mercury Company.

Honestly my biggest mistake was not forming our own Production Company and shopping our own show. You know Yo, I was intimidated by a world that I didn’t know I could dominate. That’s all to it.

Now Kelvin claims he’s working on a biopic about his life.

Kevin breaks the news in a comment on Instagram.

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[WATCH] Sherri Shepherd Debuts Trailer For New Talk Show

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Sherri Shepherd dropped the first trailer for her new daytime talk show, Sherri, which replaces “The Wendy Williams Show” time slot.

In the trailer, Sherri promises to take viewers “behind the scenes, on the road, in the studio, rehearsals, interviews and so much more.”

The former “The View” co-host assured viewers that her show won’t be Wendy Williams 2.0.

“This is my time. It is my lifelong dream to have my own show and it is finally happening,” she said.

“I can’t wait until I return to New York to host the show and merge everything I love… pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy,” Sherri said previously.

Watch the trailer below!

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