The brand new one-hour special Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams premieres on Investigation Discovery Monday, May 19 at 8/7c.
According to ID, the new special focuses on the former talk show host in a new way. Instead of focusing on Williams’ life and ongoing health challenges, the special delves into the #FreeWendy movement and the current push by Williams’ loved ones and fans to have her released from the guardianship she has been under since 2022.
The official ID trailer released just over a week ago and gives more insight into what viewers can expect from the new special including Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, and his cheating allegations and her diagnosis of dementia.
Where can I watch Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams?
Those interested in catching the premiere can stream the new ID special even without access to traditional cable through Philo, DirecTV Stream or Sling.
Both Philo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials while Sling offers those who commit to a paid subscription half off their first month and one month free of AMC+.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the cheapest ways to ditch basic cable. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.
Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.
DirecTV Stream has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.
Those interested in comparing all DirecTV Stream’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to stream live TV channels like ID. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.
Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.
For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).