Wendy Williams’ former producer reconnects with ‘fantastic’ host after years, blasts ‘horrible guardianship’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A former longtime producer of 'The Wendy Williams Show' has reconnected with the embattled host after years and is deeply concerned about her ongoing guardianship battle.

Suzanne Bass, who worked on the talk show for years, revealed that she recently spoke with Wendy Williams after a long time.

Suzanne Bass says Wendy Williams sounded 'fantastic'

Suzanne Bass expressed her worries about Wendy Williams’ legal situation and urged fans to support her.

In a video shared on Instagram, Bass said she had not heard from Williams in years until last week.

"My phone rang and it was Wendy. I cried, she cried. She sounds fantastic," said Bass while walking her dog.

The producer, who was a well-known presence on the now-canceled talk show, added that Williams, 60, "sounded the best she has sounded in years."

However, she admitted that she has been learning more about Williams’ legal situation since their conversation.

Suzanne Bass says Wendy Williams' guardianship is  'terrifying'

Suzanne Bass expressed deep concern over Wendy Williams' court-ordered guardianship.

"This horrible guardianship she’s in — It is horrible and it’s terrifying," she said.

"#FreeWendy all the way, all day, and she really just needs our love and support. Just send prayers to her," Bass added.

Williams has faced serious health challenges in recent years, including Graves’ disease. She took a hiatus from her show in 2020 and it was officially canceled in February 2022.

Later that year, Wells Fargo froze her accounts and a court placed her under guardianship, citing concerns about financial exploitation and undue influence. She was also moved into an assisted living facility, as per Page Six.

In February 2024, Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. However, she later insisted in an interview with 'The Breakfast Club' that she is not "cognitively impaired" and claimed she feels like a prisoner due to her legal restrictions.

Internet thanks Suzanne Bass for speaking out in favor of Wendy Williams 

Fans took to Instagram to share their support for Wendy Williams and Suzanne Bass after hearing about their reconnection.

"...I’m still a Wendy Watcher every night with reruns! Loved your sisterly friendship and hilarious bond. Praying every night for Wendy," one person commented on Instagram.

Another wrote, "I’ve been waiting for a post like this from you!!!!! Yay!!!! I’m so happy that Wendy reached out to you! Miss her, you and The Wendy Show! I’m with you, Suzanne……FREE WENDY NOW!!!!"

"Thank you for speaking out for her. #FreeWendy," one more Wendy supporter added.

Another wrote, "I LOVE this! Not only do we miss seeing her on our TV but you do as well! #freewendy #auntieinmyhead."

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