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A few of her favorite male TV stars will fill in for Wendy Williams throughout the next few weeks.
Jerry Springer, Bill Bellamy and Michael Rapaport have been announced as guest hosts on the nationally syndicated talk show amid the daytime diva’s extended absence.
Starting Monday, Rapaport will fill in as the show’s host for the week. The Manhattan-born comedic actor and ex-Barstool Sports podcaster appeared as a guest on the show when Leah Remini and Michelle Visage served as guest hosts.
A new panel of guests will take over for the Nov. 15 show followed by veteran comedian Bill Bellamy, who will host for the following two days.
“I have always loved being a guest on my friend Wendy’s show!” the 56-year-old “Def Comedy Jam” alum said in a statement with Wednesday’s announcement. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be here for her, and I look forward to working with her amazing team.”
Bellamy, who hails from Newark, appeared as a guest on the show on Tuesday when Sherri Shepherd served as guest host.
Legendary talk show host Jerry Springer will guest co-host with fellow daytime host Steve Wilkos on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19.
More guest hosts are expected to be announced as Williams continues to be out due to “ongoing health issues.”
According to The Wrap, the Debmar-Mercury-produced series ratings have grown in its star’s absence. The show ranked fifth on the syndicated talk show ratings chart, up from eighth – behind “Dr. Phil,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” “Ellen” and “Kelly Clarkson.”
