As one of television's most recognizable hosts, Steve Wilkos has certainly seen his fair share of success. But what's the secret to his longevity in the industry? According to Wilkos, it all comes down to one key factor – his wife.
In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Wilkos opened up about the role his wife has played in his success. He credits her with not only supporting him through his personal struggles, but also with helping to shape his professional career. From producing his show to providing guidance and support, Wilkos sees his wife as the driving force behind his success.
Wilkos also shared some valuable lessons he learned from his time working with Jerry Springer. While he didn't necessarily model his own show after Springer's, Wilkos took away important insights about professionalism, commitment, and being true to oneself. He recalled how Jerry advised him to "just do your own thing" and that's exactly what Wilkos has done.
But it hasn't always been smooth sailing for Wilkos. He candidly admitted that the first two years of his show were a struggle, until his wife took over as executive producer and turned things around. Her keen understanding of Wilkos's strengths and preferences helped to reshape the show and ultimately led to its success.
Throughout the interview, Wilkos also touched on a recent controversy involving fellow TV host Wendy Williams. He spoke out in defense of Williams, criticizing the exploitative nature of a recent documentary about her. Wilkos empathized with Williams's struggles, having faced his own challenges in the past.
When Charlamagne asked Steve about people believing that celebrities don't have a right to privacy, he spoke about Jerry Springer keeping his cancer diagnosis a secret. Steve revealed that Jerry didn't even tell him, and he went on to speak about the last time they saw one another and spoke. Steve added that he had a clue that something was wrong with Jerry, which you can hear about in full above.
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