Wendy Williams flashes a smile as she steps out in New York... after spending the holiday season 'alone' while battling health crisis

Wendy Williams appeared to be in great spirits as she stepped out in New York on Tuesday morning.

The 57-year-old talk show host flashed a smile while heading out in a chauffeur-driven SUV in Manhattan after reportedly spending the holiday season 'alone' as she battles an ongoing health crisis.

Williams has been suffering from complications related to Graves' disease and was also said to have been given an 'ultimatum' by her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., that he won't be in her life 'unless she fixes herself.'

Doing her best: Wendy Williams flashed a smile while heading out in a chauffeur-driven SUV in Manhattan after reportedly spending the holiday season 'alone' as she battles an ongoing health crisis

Doing her best: Wendy Williams flashed a smile while heading out in a chauffeur-driven SUV in Manhattan after reportedly spending the holiday season 'alone' as she battles an ongoing health crisis

Wendy stayed warm underneath a brown coat with thick fur detailing along her neck and matching trim around her wrists.

She rocked her favorite pair of furry black boots to match a pair of black leggings and carried a small purse across her arm.

Williams' long blonde hair cascaded down across her shoulder in voluminous waves and she wore a pair of reading glasses on her head while making her way to the car. 

Tough time: Williams has been suffering from complications related to Graves' disease and was also said to have been given an 'ultimatum' by her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., that he won't be in her life 'unless she fixes herself'

Tough time: Williams has been suffering from complications related to Graves' disease and was also said to have been given an 'ultimatum' by her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., that he won't be in her life 'unless she fixes herself'

Out and about: Wendy stayed warm underneath a brown coat with thick fur detailing along her neck and matching trim around her wrists

Out and about: Wendy stayed warm underneath a brown coat with thick fur detailing along her neck and matching trim around her wrists

Insiders told The Sun that Wendy's 'friends have all left' and she spent Christmas 'alone' while suffering from various health issues.

The source added she 'no longer has any allies. She is totally unable to keep friends because they say she "uses" people. She's incredibly rude to people who try to get close to her, or try to help her.'

Hunter Jr. is supporting his ailing mom as she deals with a myriad of health issues that have been keeping her away from hosting her popular talk show.

The 21-year-old is said to have given his mother, 57, an 'ultimatum' allegedly telling her that he won't be in her life 'unless she fixes herself.'

A source recently claimed to The Sun: 'Wendy's relationship with Kevin Jr has been strained. He gave her an ultimatum. He told her he won't be in her life unless she fixes herself.'

Family ties: Hunter Jr. is supporting his ailing mom as she deals with a myriad of health issues that have been keeping her away from hosting her popular talk show

Family ties: Hunter Jr. is supporting his ailing mom as she deals with a myriad of health issues that have been keeping her away from hosting her popular talk show

The source added: 'Her son has been doling out the tough love, telling her "Get yourself help, mom."'

Earlier this month, it was revealed that The Wendy Williams Show will return with new episodes in 2022 but without its beloved host.

In a social media post from the show's official account, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Michael Rapaport, Kym Whitley, Finesse Mitchell and Sherri Shepherd were listed as guest hosts for the start of 2022.

This comes after sources close to production have been intimating that Wendy may never return as host as she continues to battle various medical issues relating to Graves' disease.

'The Wendy Williams Show' Returns with All-New Episodes in the New Year! @fatjoe & @remyma, @michaelrapaport, @kymwhitley & @finessemitchell and @sherrieshepherd are all set to guest host this January,' read the caption of a social media post.

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