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Wendy Williams reportedly taken to hospital for mental health check

American TV show host Wendy Williams has been taken to a hospital for mental health check-up.

This is according to an exclusive report by PageSix.

A spokesperson for the NYPD told Page Six on Thursday, September 16, 2021, that they received a call at 8:43 a.m. on Tuesday requiring an ambulance to transport a 57-year-old woman residing at Williams’ Manhattan address for a psychiatric evaluation. The patient was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, the spokesperson revealed.

The source also said that Williams is lonely and continues to struggle with her health.

It would be recalled that the TV show host had to put a halt to the return of her show.

Williams was diagnosed with covid-19 earlier in the week and reported to be undergoing quarantine and full recovery.

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BBNaija 2021: Liquorose reveals how BBN saved her from depression

In the wake of Kayvee’s premature exit from the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season, housemates are impressively opening up about their personal mental struggles. The latest to share her story is new head of house, Liquorose. The professional dancer, in a chat with fellow housemates, revealed she battled depression for four months before getting the greenlight to participate in the new season.

Liquorose said she became depressed after someone suggested dance was not for her during an audition.

“I was depressed for four months before Big Brother,” Liquorose shared. “I went for audition and someone said to me ‘Rose, dance is not meant for you’ then I stopped going for auditions and was depressed for four months before Big Brother.”

Impressively, Liquorose emerged winner of the week’s HOH tasks earning her immunity and veto power for the week. Liquorose is also one of the highest winners of tasks since the show kicked off five weeks ago.

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BBNaija 2021: Kayvee withdraws from ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Kayvee has withdrawn from the show barely two weeks after joining alongside JMK, Michael and Queen. According to reports, Kayvee was advised to withdraw from the game due to his recent struggle with mental health.

Confirming his exit, a statement on Big Brother Naija’s official Instagram reads: “Kayvee, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Season, has been exited from the House on medical grounds.

“Prior to this, he had a consultation with Big Brother and the on-site medical team, where it was decided that he had to leave the house for a more thorough medical investigation. MultiChoice and the show producers, are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all housemates in the Big Brother house at all times.”

Recall the housemates called Big Brother’s attention to Kayvee’s sudden display of behavior suggesting mental health challenges.

Reacting to the latest development, Kayvee’s social media handler requested fan support as the photographer figures his next move.

“The KayVee we know isn’t what people are painting him to be. His friends and family will never allow him to go into the house if he had a mental health issue. KayVee is big on mental health and positive vibes, and you could see that from when he entered the house,” the post read.

“What is happening in the house is simply a reaction to him being unwelcomed. He was full of life when he got into the house, and something has triggered this phase. This has caused him to withdraw into his shell to rebuild his energy and vibe…”

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