Wendy Williams Discusses Guardianship on Pre-Taped 'The View' Interview

Wendy Williams made a highly anticipated return to daytime television with a pre-taped interview on 'The View,' amidst ongoing scrutiny of her guardianship following her diagnosis of dementia and aphasia. Two audience members reported that Williams, who has been living in an assisted-living facility, seemed 'normal' during the 15-20 minute phone interview, despite concerns about her cognitive health. She shared a distressing story about being prevented from leaving the facility to have lunch with her niece and expressed a desire for her guardianship to end, stating she wanted the people controlling her life to 'get off my neck.' This interview follows troubling incidents, including a note from Williams requesting help from her room, which led to a hospital visit for a cognitive evaluation. The guardianship arrangement has been questioned, with Williams herself disputing claims of cognitive impairment. Despite the serious context, audience members described the interview as 'heartbreaking' to watch.