The world is still waiting for Wendy Williams to apologize for her controversial comments about Bruce Jenner. On Friday, April 24, the daytime talk show host slammed the former Olympian prior to his honest interview with Diane Sawyer.
Williams did not hold back during her “Hot Topics” segment. She referred to the 65-year-old as a “fame wh**e.” Williams even referred Bruce as “Belinda,” even though his new name hasn’t been confirmed yet. The former radio show host has revealed her love for tabloid fodder on the show. It seems like she’s been reading too much into the gossip lately. Williams also criticized Jenner for his parenting skills, especially when it comes to his 17-year-old “wild child,” Kylie Jenner.
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It all started when Wendy showed an alleged photo of Bruce photographed in a dress. The talk show host said that he probably staged the paparazzi photo to drum up interest in his interview. Wendy went off on air and said “he’s got bigger fish to fry than turning into Belinda!” Fusion TV also noticed that the former “shock jock” seemed a little off her game that day. There were times when Wendy would say respectful things for legal reasons, but then go on to make transphobic comments. She also said that he should focus on his children instead of figuring out his gender identity.
“I’m all for and very happy for anyone that lives their own truth, including Bruce transitioning.
“But [Jenner] should have thought about [transitioning] before having all the kids. You got kids to explain to, and you can’t tell me that Kylie is the only one not going along with this.
“He was supposed to be the rock of the family… I don’t feel duped because he is turning into a woman, I feel duped because he’s the same fame wh*re as the rest of the family.”
Wendy Williams’ name started trending on Twitter on Friday afternoon. Bruce Jenner’s fans flooded the social networking site to remark on her rude comments about the athlete. Many of them said that they demand an apology from Wendy herself.
Wendy Williams is the perfect example of ugly people being the most vocal about who else is unattractive.
— found dead in cali (@astrog1rll) April 25, 2015
do not praise Wendy Williams for trashing a 17 year old. DO NOT PRAISE WENDY WILLIAMS FOR BEING TRANSPHOBIC. do not praise Wendy Williams.
— jenna (@thpinkspeakers) April 25, 2015
Just when I thought you couldnt dig yourself any deeper you broke through the ceiling of hell. How dare you be so insensitive @WendyWilliams
— HALSEY (@halseymusic) April 25, 2015
It’s the people like Wendy Williams that make people think it’s okay to use someone’s personal issues for comedy
— Gabby Berry (@GabbyBerry4) April 25, 2015
Wendy Williams don’t start. You’re still on thin ice with that damn Aaliyah movie. You need to remain quiet for a while!
— Ig NateCollins (@ItsNateCollins) April 25, 2015
@WendyWilliams Your very blatant disrespect, ignorance, & insensitivity about Bruce is beyond disgusting & disappointing. No longer a viewer
— Andrea Russett (@AndreaRussett) April 25, 2015
She still didn’t apologize for the insensitive remarks she made about Bruce Jenner . Instead, Wendy told her audience that she cried the whole time she watched his interview. She also called him “brave” for sharing his story, according to My Fox DC .
It sounds like the host is suddenly forgetting about the rude remarks she made about Jenner last week. It’s unclear whether or not Williams also addressed the negative comments she received on Twitter and her official Facebook page. It hasn’t stopped fans from taking Twitter to say that Wendy Williams still needs to apologize to Bruce Jenner for what she said about him.
@WendyWilliams you make me sick… Making a joke out of Bruce Jenner finally being happy. You are heartless.
— Monroe (@Az_Monroe) April 27, 2015
I bet @wendywilliams feel very stupid now! You are so ignorant! Wearing a dress doesn’t mean he is less of a father! http://t.co/i2gaRzv4na
— ? (@ILive4nCauseofU) April 27, 2015
i have ZERO respect for @WendyWilliams after everything she said about bruce jenner. how dare you play his transition as a joke!
— Aaron Riley (@AaronPlastered_) April 27, 2015
I loved it, She deserves to be happy. However your comments were v. inappropriate. And you should apologize. https://t.co/y2KgJGdzYU
— #907 (@lustoverlXOve) April 27, 2015
Not only did @WendyWilliams not apologize for calling Bruce a fame whore on Friday, she called him one again today!! Unbelievable!!
— Andy Pandy (@girlpuhleez) April 27, 2015
What are your thoughts on Wendy Williams’ remarks? Do you think she should apologize to Bruce Jenner?
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