Nick Cannon to replace 'Wendy Williams show' in case she doesn't return: sources

Nick Cannon will be taking over the primetime slot, currently being ruled by Wendy Williams show, if her health does not improve.

The talk show host earlier revealed she is going to take a short break from work owing to underlying health conditions. 

According to sources, “The executives have been talking. They are keeping a close eye on [Williams’] recovery and hoping for the best. 

"But they have pushed back [her] show premiere several times so they are already thinking of a backup plan,” a source close to the show told Page Six.

The insider went on to add, “It would not be a far stretch for Nick to take her time slot… Debmar-Mercury [which produces both shows] is really pushing to make Nick Cannon’s show a huge success. 

"He already has a major platform, and a huge fanbase, so it is an easy win. So, if Wendy’s show ends up being a no-go, their backup plan is already set," the source concluded.

Meanwhile, other TV insiders say replace Williams with Cannon's show could be complex. 

 Said a source, “It’s likely they would make a deal, but it’s a station to station decision.”