Wendy Williams has shut down claims that her ongoing dementia battle has made her ‘permanently incapacitated’ in a rare radio interview on Thursday morning.
The radio icon, 60, called into The Breakfast Club to plea foo freedom from her controversial guardianship, as she spoke with her former radio co-host Charlamagne Tha God.
The headline-making talk show host – who was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023 – sobbed as she described her current situation as ’emotional abuse’ in the damning chat.
Wendy stated to the shows’ hosts: ‘I am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am in prison. I am definitely isolated.
‘To talk to these people who live here, that is not my cup of tea. I keep the door closed.’
The former Wendy Williams Show host described her stark difference of her daily life as she noted: ‘I watch TV. I listen to the radio. I watch the window. I sit here, and my life goes by.’
Wendy Williams has shut down claims that her ongoing dementia battle has made her ‘permanently incapacitated’ in a rare radio interview on Thursday morning
Wendy added that she no longer has the company of her pet cats and claimed that they are now ‘gone’ – claiming that they had been taken despite her ‘wanting them with her’.
The TV star revealed that she ultimately hopes to move to Florida so she can live there with her family.
For now the star is just focused on being able to travel out to Miami next month in order to celebrate her beloved dad’s birthday.
In an Instagram post before the interview took place, Charlamagne penned a caption about conservatorships and guardianships, which he insisted are ‘designed to preserve dignity’ and ‘not control.’
‘Conservatorships and guardianships should exist to empower, protect and support individuals — not to confine them in invisible prisons,’ the talk show host wrote.
‘Tomorrow morning on @breakfastclubam #WendyWilliams will remind us that these systems must be transparent, compassionate, and designed to preserve dignity, not control. Let’s discuss.’
The interview comes weeks after Williams made a rare public appearance last month for a special occasion to support her family.
She was spotted supporting her son Kevin Hunter Jr. as he graduated from Florida International University.
The radio icon, 60, called into The Breakfast Club to plea for her freedom from her controversial guardianship
Last year, attorneys for the star’s guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claimed in new filings that Wendy ‘has become cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated’
Her outing came just weeks after she was declared ‘permanently incapacitated’ by her guardian.
In court documents filed by Sabrina Morissey in November 2024, Williams was described as being ‘cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated’ after being diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
She has been under a legal guardianship since 2022.
Just last month, the star was pictured looking happy and smiling in an Instagram image shared by her niece, Alex Finnie.
Wendy seemed relaxed and in good spirits as she posed for a selfie with Alex at what appeared to be a family dinner.
Alex also uploaded a short clip of the pair, in which she placed a loving kiss on the former radio personality’s cheek.
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year [heart emoji] #FamilyOverEverything #MyHeart,’ Alex wrote in the caption.
Followers were delighted to see the beloved host out and about as one commented: ‘She looks like the Wendy we all know and love! Looking great, keep up the fabulous work.’
Wendy stated on Thursday’s interview: ‘I am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am in prison. I am definitely isolated’ (seen in 2018 in Atlanta)
Just last month, the star was pictured looking happy and smiling in an Instagram image shared by her niece, Alex Finnie
Another wrote: ‘Thanks for sharing. You and your auntie Wendy looks beautiful.’
Wendy’s public outings took place shortly after a family insider exclusively told DailyMail.com that Wendy is ‘more clear now than she’s ever been.’
Earlier this year, a source close to her family claimed they have ‘largely been denied contact’ with her by her guardian, per People.
The insider said her family is ‘rooting’ for her amid the court-ordered guardianship.
‘Wendy Williams’ family is unable to speak on her current condition and location due to ongoing litigation and the fact that they have largely been denied contact,’ the source told the outlet.
‘But they are all rooting and praying for Wendy and want to express their well wishes as she celebrates her 60th birthday.’
The insider added: ‘She was, is and always will be an icon.’
The Wendy Williams Show aired its final episode in June 2022 after 13 years – without the star herself making an appearance.
She previously withdrew from the show in 2021 and embarked on what was initially supposed to be a temporary leave of absence to cope with health issues.
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