Wendy Williams might have gotten the boot from Dancing With The Stars, but the talk show host is still shining bright. Williams covers two version of the May 2011 issue of Essence magazine. Wendy looks radiant on both covers, but the purple dress with the turquoised is my fav! Both covers hits newsstands on April 15. Check out what Wendy had to say below.

I know I make some people cringe. But I also know my willingness to expose myself, warts and all, is part of the reason people are drawn to me. With me, what you see is what you get…”—Wendy Williams, ESSENCE