Wendy Williams docuseries greenlit at Peacock for 2027, but she won’t be involved
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The three-part series will feature more than 20 former staffers and examine the talk show’s rise, cultural impact and controversial ending.
Peacock has officially greenlit a three-part documentary about Wendy Williams and the daytime talk show that made her a pop-culture fixture.
Tentatively titled “Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show,” the series is scheduled to premiere in 2027, Deadline reported. Williams is not involved in the project, while longtime “The Wendy Williams Show” executive producer Suzanne Bass will serve as an executive producer.
The documentary will trace Williams’ rise from radio personality to one of daytime television’s most recognizable hosts and examine the cultural impact of her syndicated talk show. Peacock says it will also address the “complicated truths about the cost of fame” and lingering questions surrounding Williams’ exit from the program.
More than 20 former staffers are expected to share behind-the-scenes experiences and memories from the show. Bass, who worked on the series for all 13 seasons, is positioned to provide an insider’s perspective on Williams’ television run.
“The Wendy Williams Show” launched nationally in 2008 and ended in June 2022. Williams did not appear during its final season after her return was delayed by health issues, including complications related to Graves’ disease. Guest hosts filled in before the program ultimately ended.
The new project follows Lifetime’s 2024 docuseries “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” which became the subject of a legal battle after Williams’ court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, tried to block its release. Williams has since challenged earlier claims about her cognitive health and continued seeking an end to the guardianship that has governed parts of her life since 2022.
Peacock has not announced an exact 2027 premiere date.