Leah Remini is set to host “The Wendy Williams Show” season 13 premiere week as Williams takes some time off amid her ongoing health issues.
The show is set to return October 18, with Remini doing the honours from Tuesday to Friday. Executive producer David Perler said, “Wendy’s shoes are hard to fill, so we needed to find the right fit. “Leah will bring a lot of fun and energy to our viewers with a few surprises along the way.” RELATED: ‘Wendy Williams Show’ Delays Premiere Date Again The season will kick off on Monday with some of Williams’ favourite hot talk panellists — Devyn Simone, Bevy Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Michael Yo — who will tackle the juiciest headlines in the news and share their take on the hottest topics.