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Wendy Williams Tearfully Speaks to Protestors Supporting End to Her Guardianship

The media personality admitted that she “can't trust a lot of people.”

A swarm of protestors rallied on Tuesday, April 1, in support of Wendy Williams. The media personality continues to live in an assisted living facility in New York City, and the 60-year-old seeks an end to her guardianship.

Williams viewed the protest from her residence and spoke to “People” about the encouragement, calling it “very good” to see. 

“It's nice to see regular people, but it's even more important at this time in my life to see media,” Williams told the outlet. “At this point in life, I can't trust a lot of people and I can't even get into who I can't trust, but there are people that — oh my gosh, I can't trust them as far as I can throw them.”

The former “Wendy Williams Show” host also questioned why she’s remained under guardianship since 2022, even after recently getting a perfect score on two capacity tests. In 2023, Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia, although she now denies that the conditions are accurate to her health.

"Why am I still a ward? It's been too damn long,” Williams continued.

Now wanting to get out of the “f**king dump” that she currently lives in, Williams says the end of her guardianship will “absolutely 1000% happen.”

"When I get out of the situation, I'm staying in New York where I'm comfortable." Also, "I can't wait to fall in love," the former talk show host reveals. "I will not lie about that."

Over the last year, two television specials centering on Williams have aired, including Lifetime’s “Where Is Wendy Williams?” and the TubiTV documentary “TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy Williams.” The former talk show and radio host has since been on a press run, speaking via phone call on “The View” and “The Breakfast Club” to demand her freedom. The court-appointed guardianship reportedly began for Williams’ financial security.

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