<p id=”par-1_98″>Former radio and talk show host <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/wendy-williams/”>Wendy Williams</a> believes that cognitive competency tests she recently took at a New York City hospital, which found her to <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wendy-williams-fan-support-continues-making-progress-health.html/”>have strong mental capacity</a>, will be key in finally getting released from the guardianship she’s been under since 2022. Williams has been fighting for her freedom, and she’s one step closer to getting it.<br>During a conversation with Rosanna Scotto on <em>Good Day New York</em>, Williams was on the phone saying what she plans to do once this whole ordeal finally blows over. Spoiler alert: She does plan on going back to work.</p>
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<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-wendy-williams-says-she-has-options-when-she-s-finally-free”>Wendy Williams says she ‘has options’ when she’s finally free</h2>
<p id=”par-2_58″>Williams’ mental health became a concern back in 2022 after <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wendy-williams-fires-back-incapacitated-claim-bank-report.html/”>Wells Fargo froze her bank accounts</a> over her financial advisor telling the company that Williams wasn’t in the best place mentally. Ultimately, she was placed under financial guardianship, but in 2024, things became trickier when Williams was admitted to an assisted living facility after being diagnosed with dementia.</p>
<p id=”par-3_73″>However, Williams has repeatedly denied the need to be in the care of others either physically or financially, and she recently underwent a cognitive evaluation that found her to be perfectly capable in terms of memory and cognitive function. Williams believes it is the first step to securing her freedom, and she recently spoke with Rosanna Scotto of <em>Good Day New York</em> about her plans for when all of this is finally over.</p>
<p id=”par-4_83″>“Going back to work,” Williams said of what her life will look like after guardianship. She also revealed that she plans to stay in New York. “What will I do? I have options,” she added. Williams didn’t give too many details about the specifics of going back to work, but it will likely fall somewhere in the TV or radio space. However, she made one thing clear. “In terms of getting out of guardianship — that is my number one most important thing.”</p>
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<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-wendy-williams-has-a-long-history-in-the-tv-and-radio-space”>Wendy Williams has a long history in the TV and radio space</h2>
<p id=”par-5_42″>Wendy Williams has been in talk and television for decades. She previously hosted <em>The Wendy Williams Show</em> for 14 seasons up until its final season in 2022, and before that, she was a popular radio host in the New York City area.</p>
<p id=”par-6_75″>William’s current TV slot on Fox has been replaced with Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, and it’s unclear if she would even want to return to the syndicated talk show space. However, having had such a long history in radio, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if Williams wound up back on a local New York radio show or even started a podcast where she talked a bit about her experience <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wendy-williams-guardianship-now-investigation-new-york.html/”>once the guardianship finally ends</a>.</p>