Wendy Williams Set to End Guardianship November 5 — Fans Hope for a Comeback
Wendy Williams could soon be reclaiming control of her life and career. Media Take Out has confirmed that the talk show legend’s court-ordered guardianship is set to end on November 5, following a medical evaluation that didn’t go in her favor.
Since May 2022, Wendy’s finances and health decisions have been under the control of a legal guardian, attorney Sabrina Morrissey. The arrangement was initially put in place to protect her amid serious health struggles. For fans, though, it has been a long and frustrating chapter — marked by speculation, legal disputes, and uncertainty about the real state of her well-being.
Medical Testing and Court Developments
According to court documents reviewed by Media Take Out, Wendy recently underwent an extensive round of medical and neuropsychological exams, including brain scans. The filings didn’t reveal the full results, but doctors provided a clear “opinion” on her condition. Behind the scenes, sources say her 2023 diagnoses — frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia — remains part of her medical record, but insiders close to Wendy insist she’s still capable of handling her own affairs.
That’s a message Wendy herself has been pushing for months. Back in March, she called into Good Day New York after being hospitalized, insisting she had taken — and passed — mental competency tests. “I passed with flying colors!” she declared, before letting her caretaker, Ginalia Monterrosa, add: “She’s been deemed she is not incapacitated.”
A Guardianship Extension, But Not for Long
The new court filings show Morrissey is asking for a short extension of the guardianship until Nov. 5, citing “complications” caused by various parties, including Wendy’s ex-husband and certain family members, who have indicated plans to challenge the guardianship and Morrissey’s role in it.
This legal back-and-forth has been going on for some time. In February 2024, Wendy’s care team reaffirmed her dementia and aphasia diagnoses, which can cause language problems, memory loss, and personality changes. In November 2024, during her dispute with A&E over the Where Is Wendy Williams? docuseries, Morrissey described her as “permanently disabled and legally incapacitated.”
Still, Wendy has been vocal about wanting her independence back, portraying herself as ready to make her own decisions — and possibly, make a public return.
Fan Reaction: Hope and Caution
On social media, the reaction to the news has been mixed. Some fans are thrilled, framing this as the comeback moment they’ve been waiting for. “We miss you Wendy — take your crown back!” one fan wrote on X. Others are more cautious, urging her to protect her health first. “Please don’t rush back to work, focus on you,” one supporter commented.
Wendy’s ability to spark conversation is still intact. Even without a daily talk show, her name trends whenever updates break — proof that her audience is still invested.
What Happens After November 5?
If the guardianship ends as planned, Wendy will have full control over her personal and financial affairs for the first time in more than two years. Whether that means a return to TV, a podcast, or simply living a quieter life, no one knows for sure.
What is clear is that Wendy has no intention of fading quietly into the background. Her public statements and court maneuvers suggest she’s been preparing for this moment — one where she calls the shots again.
For the millions who watched her build an empire on unfiltered commentary and fearless interviews, the possibility of seeing her back in action is exciting. But for others, the hope is simply that she can live her life without the legal constraints and health concerns that have defined the last few years.
As of now, November 5 is circled on the calendar — a date that could mark the start of Wendy Williams’ next chapter. Whether it’s a comeback to the spotlight or a retreat from it, one thing’s certain: she’ll be making that choice herself.