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Wendy Williams was seen drinking during a raucous night out in New York City on Friday according to a new report - five months after leaving rehab and amid her ongoing health challenges.
The host, 58, who is plotting a return to TV, went club-hopping in Manhattan where she visited venues including Fresco by Scotto and gay bar The Townhouse, with a source telling Page Six: 'She kept saying she wanted to get drunk tonight.'
Naughty But Nice podcast host Rob Shuter told the publication the star 'looked lonely' sat by herself but then 'lit up like a Christmas tree to see someone she knew.'
Talking about their meeting on his podcast, he said: 'We had a bite, we had some drinks, but then when we were getting ready to say goodbye, Wendy didn’t really want us to leave' before allegedly suggesting going to a bar.
A diner also told the publication: 'She kept saying she wanted to get drunk tonight. She wasn’t hiding [her drinking]' before claiming the star said she is moving to LA in three weeks.
Night out: Wendy Williams was seen drinking during a raucous night out in New York City on Friday according to a new report - five months after leaving rehab and amid her ongoing health challenges (pictured last month)
The source added that Williams said: 'She told this table that she was looking for love — and like in Sex and the City, she’s willing to f***.'
Ex Real Housewives of New Jersey star Kim DePaola greeted her at the restaurant before the group went to The Townhouse where Williams is said to have asked the doorman: 'Do you watch ‘The Wendy Williams Show?’ I’m Wendy Willams.'
The star's presence at the club saw her pose for photos with fans.
DailyMail.com has contacted Wendy Williams' representative for comment.
In October it was revealed the star was 'home and healing' after going back to rehab to focus on 'health and wellness' following a streak of erratic behavior and claims of substance abuse.
'Wendy is excited about the road ahead and looking forward to releasing her many projects,' the former talk show host's publicist Shawn Zanotti said in a statement to E! News on Tuesday.
Zanotti continued: 'She wants to say, "thank you to my fans for your love, support and many prayers, I am back and better than ever."'
Zanotti confirmed the previous month that Williams had entered a 'wellness facility' in an effort
