In a statement, producers said, “Since Wendy is still not available to host the show as she continues on her road to recovery, we believe it is best for our fans, stations and advertising partners to start making this transition now. Like our viewers, we have been impressed by the unique comedic twist Sherri puts on our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and interactions with our guests. Her love for the content and daytime fans is obvious, and we are excited to partner with her to create another long-term talk franchise.”
The 57-year-old former DJ has been struggling with autoimmune disorder Graves disease, which causes problems with the thyroid.
“Sherri” is set to begin airing in late 2022, with “The View” star claiming that she “cannot wait” to return to New York to take over.
She said, “OMG! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show ‘Sherri’ in the fall. I can’t wait until I return to NY to host the show and merge everything I love…pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy.”
