Wendy Williams Scolds Chelsea Handler For Trashing Joan Rivers (VIDEO)

Wendy Williams discussed the recent feud that erupted between Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler on her show Wednesday.

Williams took viewers through the comments Handler made about Rivers on Howard Stern's radio show on Monday. Handler said, "Joan Rivers? What the f**k do I care about Joan Rivers?"

Rivers appeared on Stern's radio show on Tuesday and fired back at Handler. She called her a "drunk" and a "whore." She added that she didn't think Handler was particularly funny, and said that has a television show as a result of sleeping with someone "high up" in the industry. Rivers was likely referring to Handler's 2006-2010 relationship with the president of Comcast, which owns E!.

Williams appeared to be on Team Rivers when she discussed the feud on her show. "That's like me talking about Oprah, going in and talking about a woman who paved the way," Williams said of Handler's comments. Williams jokingly warned, "The next time you go to a red carpet Chelsea, Joan is going to kill you till you're dead."

Watch the video below and view a slideshow of Williams' more animated moments below:

Comments

[sfthick]

05:16 PM on 02/17/2012

Madame Handler is getting a big head these days.

[Rhonnybay]

06:15 AM on 01/30/2012

and I've learn to love Wendy's drag. I liked her interview with Kris Jenner. She's not afraid to ask the questions we'd all like to ask even if they are gossipy.

[frankcaprafan]

12:23 AM on 01/30/2012

Like Chris Rock bashing Richard Pryor. Wait, bad analogy, Rock has talent.

[allier10]

07:47 PM on 01/29/2012

Handler is not funny. And she wouldn't be anywhere if it weren't for Joan Rivers.

[recovering Catholic]

09:54 AM on 01/29/2012

I can't stand Joan Rivers, but she's right about one thing. Handler is not a good comic. Her show is anything but spontaneous. I bet that, if she does stand-up, it would put you to sleep.

[SusanJae]

09:26 PM on 01/28/2012

I love Chelsea, like Joan and have not really watched Wendy for any length of time, but I have to say that I do agree with Wendy that Joan does deserve respect just based on who she is and what she's done, especially from female comics. I would add that Chelsea doesn't have to like to care about what Joan says (esp if it's red carpet comments or something), but maybe be less snide out of some kind of deference to her role in comedy.

[mapmaker515]

04:18 PM on 01/28/2012

I think Wendy has a point....without Joan Rivers paving the way for female comedians...there would be no Chelsea Handler. Show respect. You don't have to like her...but pay respect.

[Frankthefitter]

02:45 PM on 01/28/2012

I don't watch this show but she is right. I understand you are promoting yourself and you would like to think you did it all on your own but the were those before you that paved the way for woman comedians and late night hosts. You don't have to worship them but you also don't have to be extremely dismissive and disrespectful.

[Electric Evil]

01:59 PM on 01/28/2012

When did RuPaul change his name to Wendy Williams?

[DevonTexas]

11:49 AM on 01/28/2012

It's like a group of stray dogs fighting over a bone.

[DevonTexas]

11:46 AM on 01/28/2012

She didn't recognize you, Joan, because you don't look like Joan Rivers!

[ikereeves]

10:40 AM on 01/28/2012

Rivers and Handler are both rough acts- you either like that type of humor or you don't.
The Comedy Central Roasts are brutal and dwarf most of the material performed by Rivers, Handler and Griffin when it comes to cruelty- but it's a comedy exercise and all involved know it's a way to push the envelope. All is forgiven in advance so every performer can see what works for laughs alone.
Do you think Jackie Gleason kept all those fat jokes in his show because he was a brilliant producer, or because he was a masochist?

That being said- any comedian whose stock in trade is insults needs to have a thick skin.
Of course fake feuds are fun and boost everyone's ratings. Nothing new there.

[Eric8869]

10:18 AM on 01/28/2012

Notice how in this clip Chelsea was funny and Joan & Wendy were not. Enough Said.

[gerentrans]

08:09 AM on 01/28/2012

Lond and Obnoxious has been in for years, look at Jerry Springers BANK ACCOUNT.
Both are good ambassadors.
Patch up and make up (You,re part of our mossaic)

[DevonTexas]

11:48 AM on 01/28/2012

"Patch up and make up

Sorta says it all doesn't it?! LOL

[Clevelandinwi]

12:43 AM on 01/28/2012

rivers is a very old, not funny any more, comedian, handler a comedian that is not often funny and williams is a caricature of something. Next.