Popular American talk show host, Wendy Williams
According to Buzzsouthafrica.com, the 53-year-old was talking to her audience in a Statue of Liberty Halloween costume designed by Ceasar Galindo, complete with a green wig, a sparkly gown, green copper heels and a sequined dress when she fainted and fell on the set of The Wendy Williams Show.
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Reports say the incident happened about 48 minutes into the show, when in the middle of a sentence, Wendy stammered, got shaky on her feet and then fell on the ground.
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Reports say before the hour-long episode commenced, Wendy looked unfit for the “How You Doin’ Halloween Costume Contest” segment, but went ahead anyway.
Among other things she said “We do it every year. It’s always a lot of fun. Let’s get started. Our first caress….” And at this point, Wendy’s costume took a toll on her.
Williams looked dazed and confused leaving the audience in a state of dilemma.
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In the video, other staff were seen running to rescue her while producers quickly cut to black and then a went on a commercial break.
She was however able to come back shortly to conclude the show, saying “That was not a stunt. I overheated and did pass out, but I’m a champ and I’m back.”
Her producers subsequently said in a statement that “Wendy is feeling much better. She overheated because of her heavy costume, makeup, and lights. She was able to finish the show in true Wendy spirit. She will address the incident on tomorrow’s show.”