Swansea City's debt has been reduced as a result of their agreement that will see the ownership group increase their stake in the club. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. I was very, very flattered to be asked to speak on the part of the city. Julian summed it up, saying: "So for anyone out . I had a broken foot. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. It marked the first time Donovan had been on the air since before the abrupt departure earlier this month of Matt Siegel, the shows namesake, after more than four decades. Legendary Boston broadcaster Matt Siegel, better known to listeners as "Matty in the Morning," announced his retirement earlier this year after over four decades on the air. I want to thank all of the people who preceded them, over the last 40 years, who were on the show with me. "All I want to do is make people laugh, and I really got away from that. Paid me, you know, probably way more than I deserve. I mean, its time. A B-52 bomber captured over Gloucestershire on a previous deployment. Donovan was absent from the farewell episode. Lisa Donovan has been with the station since 2002, while Billy Costa has been at Kiss 108 since 1980. Here's an exclusive peek behind the curtain of Boston's favorite morning show. The show has a legacy in Boston, Matt has worked with a variety of co-hosts, including Bill Rossi, Lisa Lipps, and, most recently, Billy Costa and . The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegels retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. What hes done for Boston radio, New England radio, and all of you guys is unprecedented, Costa said. On the air in Boston for some 40 years Matt Siegel told his audience on KISS 108 that he has retired with a recorded message. According to her LinkedIn, she has been in this position since October 2018. On Tuesday night, it was confirmed that 6m worth of shares had been issued to Jason Levien, Steve Kaplan and Jake Silverstein, with loan notes due to be converted into equity as per an agreement reached in 2020.. On the face of it, a cash injection can only . Published: 14:53, 4 Jun 2021. New episodes come out every Monday for free, with 1-week early access when you join Amazon Music or 1-week early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers "SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. I talked to Hillary Clinton on Election Day. That was a wonderful experience. "It's been such a glorious run. Listen Update 5/2: It was announced on-air this morning that Matty Siegel will return to his Matty in the Morning show on iHeartMedia CHR Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Boston on Tuesday, May 3 to make an announcement in the 8am hour. "I did say that I was going to quit," Siegel said on air Thursday morning. Mattys audio and transcript on his recorded statement follow: Hi, radio buddies, thanks for tuning in. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh. Somebody had to say this is ridiculous, ya know. He returned to the show the next day. BOSTON "Matty in the Morning" featuring long-time host Matt Siegel is coming to an end. This past year has been a little rough for me. Get the show's official bio, social pages and articles on Kiss 108!Full Bio. BOSTON Matt Siegel, one of the most successful deejays in Boston's radio-rich history, walked off the air saying he was quitting his long-running "Matty In The Morning" show on KISS 108. At the Kiss Concert, in a Spider-Man outfit, being lowered from the ceiling and all these silly things that I did, over the years, with my team, just to make people laugh. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the air for possibly the last time. BOSTON One of Bostons most popular morning radio hosts is back on the air after he quit in the middle of his broadcast Wednesday. We love Lisa Donovan, we wish her well, Costa said during the episode. Forty-one years, but he also ruled the airwaves. . I was here for 20 of it. But whether she did, or not, fans of the long-running Boston morning radio show have suspected . On her first day back on air, Donovan gave fans and listeners her take on some of the top stories shes missed: Tom Bradys new Fox deal, the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, the Kentucky Derby, the Ozark ending, and this years Met Gala looks. Matt Siegel, host of the long-running Boston morning radio show "Matty in the Morning" on Kiss 108, announced his retirement on air Tuesday morning after over four decades on the air. Here's an exclusive peek behind the curtain of Boston's favorite morning show. Kiss 108 Host Matt Siegel Has Officially Announced His Retirement From Radio, Effective Immediately. Most read in Celebrity BABY NO. Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the . Matty Johns has joined brother Andrew in calling for the NRL to outlaw third-man-in tackles completely. Siegel also hosted the Boston Strong Show after the Marathon Bombing, an invite he said he was honored to receive. My great wife and my great kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision, Siegel said. I started at Kiss 41 years ago, and it wasnt my first radio job. The show has continued on with co-host Billy Costa and producers Justin Aguirre and Winnie Akoury with little mention of the whereabouts of Siegel and Donovan, but on their Aftershow podcast this week Aguirre stated, We really dont know whats going on and cant talk about it. Akoury followed, We are not trying to keep anything from anybody. It's going to be good and I don't want to talk about anymore.". I had brain surgery. On Friday, Donovan thanked her cohosts and producers, as well as the show, for letting me do it, but Im back.. New Technology Detected Her Lung Cancer Early and Saved Her Life, A Psychology Expert Shares the 7 Toxic Signs of Highly Insecure' Peopleand How to Deal With Them, Tom Brady to Patriots Fans: Temper Your Expectations. The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegel's retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. I put the laughs away on 9/11 and did a serious show, where I stayed on for eight straight hours, to try to be there, he said. Billy & Lisa in the Morning Kiss 108 (WXKS-FM) Society & Culture 4.6 200 Ratings; Listen to the best of Billy, Lisa, Justin and Winnie on Kiss 108, Boston's #1 Hit Music Station. Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News, How to register your school/organization for closings and delays, Weather Blog: AM showers, winter storm to start the weekend, Avalanche caught on camera on Mount Washington, Inspector General pushes Boston schools to increase oversight of school buses, Crash involving MBTA bus draws emergency response in Nubian Square, Buffalo firefighter dies in blaze that led to explosion. I dont know. "I've got some really exciting news, the place on the plane is back. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 We do respect Matt and Lisas privacy with whatever theyre dealing with and were trying to reiterate that everyone is healthy so dont be concerned about anyones health or anything like that.. . By adamg on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 9:10am. A month later, co-host Rebekah "Bex" Maroun said she was leaving KISS-108 to move back to her native Philadelphia. So, theyre wonderful and, well. Matt Siegel, host of the long-running Boston morning radio show "Matty in the Morning" on Kiss 108, announced his retirement on air Tuesday morning after over four decades on the air. I realized how much I missed my family and my friends and being surrounded by the people that I wanted to be close to," she said. Forty-one years. This news comes after the 72-year-old host took a hiatus for the past two weeks. And I got off-target.. 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It marked the first time Donovan had been on the air since. "All I want to do is make people laugh. Ever wonder what happens when the Billy & Lisa in the Morning crew goes off the air? Listen to the best of Billy, Lisa, Justin and Winnie on Kiss 108, Boston's #1 Hit Music Station. ", Siegel, 72, explained how the last year had been a little rough for him, "brain surgery, broken foot, I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate," he said. She's in surgery. I love you guys more than words can express. Image: Getty. I dont. William Morgan Reporter. Everything isnt normal, Matty. "As of now, I am retired. Thats all that was my job and I feel as though, with a couple of blips here and there, thats what I did. Bex joined 'Matty in the Morning' in 2018. ", "I love you guys more than words can express," Siegel said, thanking his fans. He says the station has now given him total support and the freedom to say what he wants. Thursday morning, Siegel is firmly back in his seat at one of the top-rated morning shows in the city, Matty in the Morning. But after recently celebrating 40 years on the radio, no one was certain hed be back. . "And that's it. Advocates for the LGBTQ community are condemning yesterdays comments and say its important for celebrities to challenge gender norms, but Siegel believes he should have the ability to share his thoughts in his role. I won it twice. Get the show's official bio, social pages and articles on Kiss 108!Full Bio. Hit em straight! A co-host of Kiss 108's popular radio show "Matty in the Morning" is leaving the station, only a few weeks after being subjected to the on-air wrath of titular host Matt Siegel.. If he liked it, then he should have kept a ring on it. American radio personality Matt Siegel was born on March 27, 1950, in Spring Valley, New York, United States. He was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2012. Barstool Sports host Kirk Minihane stated on his show yesterday that he had texted with Matty who stated that he will be making an announcement next week. So, you know, added up I, you know, I turned 72 years old, this year. Im so appreciative let me just list some of the things I am appreciative of. He also shared it was his wife who told him he wasnt allowed to quit, saying he was not ending his career over a Demi Lovato controversy. I just tried, every day, so hard, to be light and fun because I thought thats what you guys, my listeners, needed at the time.. He was known for. And I got off target, I guess you would say.. Im a lucky guy for a million reasons, but five of them are a great wife and four great kids, Siegel continued. We have a world class team at Kiss 108 and I look forward to continuing to entertain the audience in the morning.". Her LinkedIn also shows Bex hailing from Somerset, N.J. Donovan, who has also been missing for the last week, was still not on the air as producer Winnie Akoury explained she was subbing in to report traffic for her. You know, I interviewed everybody from Tom Cruise to Oprah to Tom Hanks. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WHDH-TV. Matt Siegel, who has hosted Boston's "Matty in the Morning" show on Kiss 108 FM since 1981, delivered an on-air rant intimating that he was quitting for good before going off-air. Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins played the final two months of the 2022 season with a meniscus injury in his right knee. Donovan joined him as a co-host in 2002. He created an institution.. They were very generous to me. We just know were here to do our jobs. 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Both Siegel and Donovan had been mysteriously absent from the morning show since April 19, and listeners quickly began asking where theyd gone. Thats impossible to do in this industry. He was the host of the Matty in the Morning Show in Massachusetts on KISS 108 for 41 years, from 1981 to 2022. Here we go, last but not least, my radio pals you guys. Im proud that I was asked to host the Boston Strong show, after the [Boston] Marathon bombing. Sometimes you say well, too honest things, and get yourself in trouble.. A criminal defense attorney in Boston is ready to help now! He pushed people's buttons and always got away with it and would always be back. His apparent. Matt Siegel (born March 27, 1950) is an American retired radio personality. 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Matty in the Morning has been entertaining Bostonians for over forty years, the station said, ticking off honors including Marconi Awards and his induction into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame over the course of his legendary career. May 3 2022, Updated 11:20 a.m. Kiss 108s Matty in the Morning radio host Matt Siegel has announced his retirement after more than 40 years on the air. Okay, thats being kind. A couple things I want to say, most importantly, that its been such a glorious run. Ill miss you terribly. Stay up to date with everything Boston. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. 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"This past year has been a little rough for me. Donovan did not participate in Siegels farewell show, with Costa later saying that she had been attending to her sick mother in South Carolina. "They could not supply him with a bed . Matty In The Morning has a legacy in Boston and has been on the air since January 1981. On May 3, Siegel, 72, announced to listeners he was calling it a career after 41 years. Matt Siegel, host of the long-running Boston morning radio show "Matty in the Morning" on Kiss 108, announced his retirement on air Tuesday morning after over four decades on the air. I'm guessing they go at least entire summer to see how Billy does as Matty. Neither had appeared on-air since April 19. Another doctor explains what's wrong with Matty's leg and announced that he's going to get surgery in the morning because he completely shattered his ankle so he's going to need some screws put in. I dont know. I just, I dont know, man. Helater told NBC10 Boston he would remain with the stationhe has been with for four decades. Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR " Kiss 108 " WXKS-FM Boston. Emmerdale's Dominic Brunt said educating himself on the topic of suicide for his upcoming storyline has been "really shocking", but he felt "privileged and honoured" to serve the story. . There were highs, like a 40th anniversary show in January that featured tributes from Billie Eilish, Gwen Stefani, David Ortiz, and Ryan Seacrest. Siegel debuted on Kiss 108s morning show in January 1981. Matt Siegel, the longtime host of Kiss 108s Matty in the Morning show and a giant of Boston talk radio, is calling it a career. Seigel has won multiple Marconi Radio Awards for excellence and performance in radio. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. We hope you enjoy more time on the golf course. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. All rights reserved, the popular radio host threatened to quit, musician Demi Lovato's announcement that they identify as non-binary, Sign up for our News Headlines newsletter, later told NBC10 Boston he would remain with the station, Here's What Kiss 108's Matty in the Morning' Said After Threatening to Quit, Uniquely Boston: Matty in the Morning and At Night, What to Expect From Friday Night's Wintry Storm in New England, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, MBTA Says Insulation Panel Fell From Ceiling at Harvard Station. This is really bittersweet. ", "My wife and kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision," the 72-year-old show host added. BOSTON "Matty in the Morning" featuring long-time host Matt Siegel is coming to an end. Sunbeam Television Corp Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. But, Siegel's current salary is not revealed right now. Im so proud of that.. display: none; One thing: were proud of you, as your listeners, that youre always honest with us. The show has a long history in Boston, having first aired on January 12, 1981. Present and accounted for, Donovan quipped. "The company reached out to me and said, 'Please don't. In a post to social media on Monday night, Mr Sordillo said he was forced to drive home at midnight to retrieve a pillow for his son. We hope everything goes well, and she gets back to us as soon as she possibly can.. Instead, Billy Costa, the suave straight man on KISS 108' s "Matty in the Morning Show" and embodiment of all things culinary for NECN 's. Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. Kiss 108s "Matty in the Morning" welcomed longtime cohost Lisa Donovan back to the airwaves Friday after almost a month-long hiatus. I asked your former partner to work with us on that side of the water. Siegel reiterated his feelings about the move. But he wound up returning to the show a day later. Donovan has served as co-host since 2002. "When COVID hit, everything in my life sort of changed. #ada-button-frame { You know that that meant a lot. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 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They put up all these billboards and stuff and Ill never forget them for that. We'll get out of your way,'" said Siegel, of Newton. Let me rephrase: Im starting my new retired life as a lousy golfer, but we decided it was time. KISS 108s Matty in the Morning host Matt, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), KISS 108s Matty in the Morning host Matt Siegel announces retirement after more than 40 years on the air, | Digital Strategist & Multimedia Producer, Michael B. Jordan delivers knockout with Creed III, Great masks to give your hair, face & skin a glow-up, Malin Akerman is on a mommy mission in The Donor Party, Dear Abby: SIL miffed when shes left out of wedding. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh, Siegel told listeners following a recent two-week absence from the radio station. The programming department that picked out the music that we play. At 8:10 a.m., Matt Siegel announced his retirement from Kiss 108 after 41 years at the station. This is a developing story. Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the interim. Boston radio has died today," a Twitter account dedicated to the Boston radio scene subsequently declared. Hit em straight, Kiss108 said in a statement. Russell Martin cut a dejected figure once again after Swansea City's 1-1 draw with Rotherham United, the team booed off the pitch by their own fans. They were great. Alexi is a South Shore native, whose passions include all things Boston sports, and storytelling. I had brain surgery. I just I dont even feel like I deserved it, not that much. Listen Billy & Lisa in the Morning: The After Show Ever wonder what happens when the Billy & Lisa in the Morning crew goes off the air? All rights reserved, Matty in the Morning," announced his retirement earlier this year, Matty in the Morning' Host Announces Retirement After 41 Years, Here's What Kiss 108's Matty in the Morning' Said After Threatening to Quit, What to Expect From Friday Night's Wintry Storm in New England, She Never Smoked. Thats my job, just to make people laugh, and I got off target, I guess you would say. Haddin: "Naughty boy corner.". 7 Bulfinch Place CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Players play with undisclosed injuries all the time. As of now I am retired, leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer, Siegel said in the announcement, adding by his own admission that the last year had been rough., I had brain surgery. By Mustafa Gatollari. Superb radio talent Billy Costa, Lisa Donovan, Justin, Winnie, Dom, all of them. Kiss 108s Matty in the Morning welcomed longtime cohost Lisa Donovan back to the airwaves Friday after almost a month-long hiatus. Matty out." 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