On week 3 of The Wendy Williams Show’s six-week trial run (in four major cities) on Fox daytime, we thought we’d check in and "Say What?" is going on. The show, which airs live (?!) definitely needs to work out some timing and content kinks, but generally, the somewhat polarizing and, in my opinion, hilarious radio personality translates very well to the screen. (Maybe I’m biased — I’m automatically thrilled when any woman over six feet tall gets to do anything in front of a camera that’s not, like, a sport.) Last week, Williams endured a blisteringly uncomfortable interview with Omarosa. You can watch that here and here, or just settle for my three-word recap: Omarosa is delusional. But today’s installment was a bit more low-key. Popwatch presents…
7 Things Wendy Williams Did This Morning That Might Make Us Watch Again
*Pulled her notes out of her weave as soon as she sat down, saying "It is what it is! If a wig can’t hide things, then what is the purpose?"
*Threatened her audience: "YOU BETTER CLAP IT UP!"
*Told everyone to buy lingerie from Target. "Peruse! The panties and bras are fabulous! Target bras!"
*Explained, re: Mario Lopez overload: "Mario’s got a bunch of little balls up in the air instead of one big ball."
*Wore a leopard-print "apron" (read: miniskirt) to stand next to Rocco DiSpirito while he cooked and she gabbed
*Playfully shoved How to Understand Men and Their Dogs author Wendy Diamond so hard that Diamond fell over onto her own dog (who had it comin’)
*Wondered "Under the arms or in the trap?" when an audience member asked if she should confront a friend with poor personal hygiene (whoa!)
The show should enter syndication this fall. What think you — wanna give Wendy a chance?
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Haven’t seen it but she sounds like a blast of fresh air.
The episode I saw was a little weak but I think she’s a good fit for TV. This episode sounds like too many things!
I agree with Joel McHale. It will be great for The Soup!
Based on the quotes, I MAY have to put this on the DVR. GREAT news for the Soup and/or Best Week Eva if she gets picked up. Please lord.
I ADORE WENDY. As a New Yorker, I have listened to her radio show for years and I was so happy for her when she got this talk show. I’m glad you approve too Annie because you secretly are my favorite EW columnist and I feel like, as Wendy would say, you are a “friend in my head.” haha.
I DVR Wendy’s show every day (since, you know, I have to go to work) and watch her as soon as I get home in the afternoon. She is so funny, so honest, such a great interviewer and such a relatable personality. MORE WENDY I SAY.
If Springer was allowed to root…Wendy should be given the same opportunity. Lousy tv should be an equal opportunity offender.
Aw, jcarla stole what I was gonna say!
I don’t know Wendy or her show (I live in a flyover state), but I kept thinking her ‘battle’ with Omarosa was more for publicity – for the new show and for the book…kinda like Trump/Rosie – anyone else notice that feud is long over, now that there are no shows to be promoting? Wendy might be great, I have only seen her one little bit on the Soup, so I can’t say one way or another…
She’s the best talker out there. Just watch – u may not know wendy now, but this fall she’s gonna blow up big time. Tyra and the View better watch out!
She’s great. I work for a syndicator (that doesn’t produce this show) and every weekday at 10AM we watch. Everyone here loves the show. Hopefully she will get picked up. She is honest, and real and also is relatable. Her show helps the 10 o’clock hour go by faster.
She will never be me.
THIS SHOW IS ABOUT AS ANNOYING AS TYRA!
OMG — I laughed out loud when she was cooking with Rocco.
No, although I daresay she’ll give The Soup some great material.
The Wendy Williams Show is the best morning talk show on the air. It will start your day off for sure. What I love about Wendy is that she does not take herself, her increasing celebrity or life itself too seriously. Say what you mean and mean what you say…she’s real, identifiable, and I love to hear her pontificate on subjects we talk about around the water cooler. The show doesn’t “flow,” but it’s new. And if it turns out to be anything like her top nationally syndicated radio show, it will be an addicting, instant hit.
Put that where? Back there! How you doin’? The WW show is far better than the dullness/stupidity that is ‘The View’ and I’ve never seen Tyra’s show.
I never knew who she was, but I accidently turned it on during the first week of her show. I’ve been hooked since. She’s hilarious and I’ll watch her no matter what now.
I couldn’t figure out why I liked Wendy and why I hate Tyra, because their shows seem so similar. But then I realized:
1) Wendy’s funny, and Tyra is painfully NOT funny
2) Wendy doesn’t think she is the best thing since sliced bread, and Tyra does (even though she is the most annoying person on TV, period).
GO WENDY!
I like Wendy but I just wish she wouldn’t try so hard so hard to prove to white people that she’s a “different” type of African-American e.g. her pointing out to the audience that her mother is light-complected. I am certainly not her demographic but I like her when she’s raw and not watered down to make Caucasians and other non-blacks feel safe. That’s what the TV show feels like to me. I hope her new viewers begin listening to her RADIO show online because THEN they will know the REAL Wendy Williams.
thank God i live in dallas and get to watch this show in the morning! at first i thought it was going to be bad, but after watching the first couple of episodes im hooked! she is the perfect mix of crazy and laugh out loud funny that daytime talk shows need. and it only makes me that more excited to see what my favorite host joel is going to say about her on the soup on fridays! love it
The show is FAB. I love her honesty and realness. yes she is tall and funny looking at times but put appearance to the side she is great. America should put Tyra where “back there” because WW is HERE. How you doing!
Having heard her radio show, yes, I think she deserves a nationwide shot. I know I’d watch….
I LOVE HER, THANK GOD THAT THEY HAVE SOMEONE ON TV THAT IS UP ON EVERYTHING!I LOVE YOU WENDY…
I had the pleasure of being in the live studio audience of The Wendy Williams show during its first week and I have to say that it was the most fun I’ve had at a live talk show. (I have been to quite a few) The show definitely has its kinks to work out but I think that she is really hitting her stride and her personality translates great to t.v. I hope she sticks around for a while.
The Wendy William Show is very refreshing. I enjoy the interaction with the audience members. I love Wendys no nonsense atitude. Overall someone should’ve given this sexy diva a show a long time ago. She seems to really be finding her real pretty in pink persona. I love and adore the Queen of all media Wendy she is thebomb and so is her show.
I think she is nonsense! There is NOTHING POSITIVE coming out of this show. It is all negative entertainment. Her stylist needs to work on her wigs, her wardrobe is ridiculous and her make up is hideous… people that watch this show need to either get a J*O*B or go out there and get an education and so something productive! I could see why people watch Oprah… I just don’t get it!
I think she is nonsense! There is NOTHING POSITIVE coming out of this show. It is all negative entertainment. Her stylist needs to work on her wigs, her wardrobe is ridiculous and her make up is hideous… people that watch this show need to either get a J*O*B or go out there and get an education and so something productive! I could see why people watch Oprah… I just don’t get it!
Hey wendy how you doing? I love your show I dvr your show and watch it when I get home. Keep up the good work I love how you just keep it real.Wish you tbe best success with this show you go girl.
Pure entertainment. The show is just fun and daytime needed a lift. Jerry is old, Steve Wilkos is just a bad show and Maury’s is just the same old same old. Give her a chance!
I love Wendy SHE BETTER BE ADDED TO THE FALL LINEUP!! AND THE STARS NEED TO STOP BEING SCARED ABOUT SHOWING UP ON HER SHOW!!!