Sherri Shepherd Shares Sweet Advice Given To Her By Oprah Winfrey

Sherri Shepherd said Oprah Winfrey advised her on starting her hosting role.

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She was told by Oprah to put out good vibes to receive them.

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The actress was announced as a permanent guest host on “The Wendy Williams Show” in February.

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Shepherd’s promotional poster replaced Wendy Williams’ outside Chelsea Studios.

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Williams said she would not watch the show.

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The show producers said if Williams’ health improved, she could continue in her role.

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Williams suffered complications from Graves Disease and a thyroid condition after struggling with COVID-19.

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Williams made her last appearance on the show in season 13.

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The show’s executives released a statement last month bidding Williams farewell.

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