Wendy Williams‘ fellow daytime talk show hosts have her back.
The panel on ABC’sThe Viewripped her estranged husband and managerKevin Hunteron Friday, a day after Williams, 54,filed for divorce.
Joy Beharnoted that, according to Williams, Hunter cheated on her shortly after she gave birth to their son Kevin Jr., now 19.
“That’s a red flag to me, hello!” she said. “I think if someone cheats in the beginning, they will cheat again.”
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Meghan McCaincalled Williams “lovely.”
Over on CBS, the ladies ofThe Talkaddressed the split on Thursday’s show.
“I think if everything that’s alleged is true, it’s about damn time,” Sheryl Underwood said.
“We wish her the best,”Sara Gilbertconcluded.
The daytime diva’s divorce comes after 21 years of marriage — and a particularly trying time. Earlier this month, Williams revealed that she’s beenliving in a sober housedue to her “struggle with cocaine in the past.” And rumors have long swirled about Hunter’s alleged infidelity.
She hostedTheWendy WilliamsShowon Thursdaywithout wearing her wedding ring, and thenpre-taped Friday’s edition.
Wendy Williams, Kevin Hunter and Kevin Jr. in 2017.Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/Getty Images
“Thank you to everyone for respecting the family’s privacy during this time. Kevin is supportive of Wendy and they are working through this process together,” her personal representativetold PEOPLE in a statement. “No additional comment will be provided at this time.”
A representative for her show released the following statement: “Wendy and her family have been a part of Debmar-Mercury for over 10 years,. We respect their privacy regarding personal matters. As always, we remain committed to bringing an entertaining and topical show to our viewers.”
Hunter did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
TheWendy WilliamsShowairs weekdays (check local listings).
source: people.com
