Wendy Williams has passed her mental competency evaluations with “flying colors”. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her ongoing legal battle to regain control of her personal affairs.
The 60-year-old star – who fronted her eponymous talk show from 2008 until 2022 before Sherri Shepherd took over her slot – was hospitalized earlier this week amid concerns for her wellbeing but phoned into Fox5 on Tuesday (11.03.25) with her friend to give a positive update. Williams’ show was beloved by fans for its celebrity interviews and candid discussions of pop culture.
“I passed with flying colors! Gina can elaborate on everything, and I’ll just cosign,” she said, speaking on ‘Good Day New York’. The morning program reaches viewers throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Gina explained that Wendy has been deemed as “not incapacitated.” This legal terminology is crucial in conservatorship cases, which affect many Americans across the country.
“She had those tests, she’s been deemed she is not incapacitated!” she said. Mental competency evaluations typically assess cognitive abilities, decision-making capacity, and understanding of one’s personal situation.
Host Rosanna Scotto asked Wendy: “The court says they were going to do some testing on you. Did you not really trust their testing and you wanted somebody independent to do it for you?” Scotto has been a familiar face in New York broadcasting for decades.
“Absolutely. I wanted independently tested. And, and that is what I want and that is what I got,” Wendy replied. Independent evaluations can provide more objective results, free from potential conflicts of interest that might exist in court-appointed assessments.
Gina then explained that the former DJ can now take this news to a judge in a bid to reverse her conservatorship. Legal experts note that challenging conservatorships can be a complex process, often taking months to resolve.
“Absolutely. These independent results, this is from a hospital, a very well known hospital. It’s independent. It’s factual. I would be very disappointed, and I would be very concerned, if the judge has an issue with those tests,” she said. Medical evaluations from reputable institutions typically carry significant weight in conservatorship hearings.
Wendy then insisted her “number one” priority is now getting herself out of the conservatorship, which she was put into after Wells Fargo, her bank, claimed she was a victim of undue influence and financial exploitation. Financial conservatorships have become increasingly scrutinized in recent years.
“In terms of getting out of guardianship, that is my number one, number one most important thing,” she said. Conservatorships gained increased public attention following the high-profile case of Britney Spears, whose arrangement ended in 2021.
Page Six reported Wendy was in her fifth-story room at a New York City assisted living facility on Monday (10.03.25) when she tossed a handwritten note out of the window to paparazzi. This dramatic gesture highlights the emotional distress often experienced by individuals under conservatorships.
The message read: “Help! Wendy!!” The note has drawn significant attention from fans and media outlets concerned about her welfare.
Police arrived at around 11.15am for a wellness check on the broadcaster, and photos showed her wearing a T-shirt, black leggings and a long sweater as she left the facility looking sombre. Wellness checks are a standard procedure when there are concerns about someone’s safety.
Officers assisted her as she climbed into the ambulance. Emergency medical services responded promptly to ensure Williams received appropriate care.
Williams’ conservatorship battle comes amid her ongoing health struggles, including Graves’ disease and lymphedema, which she has spoken about publicly in recent years. These medical conditions can significantly impact quality of life and have been part of Williams’ public health journey.
The former radio personality, who began her career in the late 1980s, has maintained a loyal fanbase throughout her health and legal challenges. Her “How you doin’?” catchphrase became a cultural phenomenon during her show’s run, appearing on merchandise and in popular culture.
Legal experts following the case indicate that successful mental competency evaluations are often crucial first steps in challenging conservatorships, though final decisions ultimately rest with the presiding judge. Williams‘ fight for legal autonomy could potentially influence how similar cases are handled in the future.
