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. Home of Billy & Lisa in the Morning, Kiss 108 Jingle Ball and Kiss Concert! Matt vanished from the airwaves . "It's time, I've been honest the past 41 years with you, and I will continue. Her LinkedIn also shows Bex hailing from Somerset, N.J. Wait a minute, wait a minute, youre acting like everything is normal. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Matt Sigel, 71, the host of the Matty in the Morning Show in Massachusetts on KISS 108, stormed off on Wednesday after joking about Demi Lovato coming out Demi, 28, came out as non-binary in a. Prior to the Herald, Alexi worked as a news writer and associate producer at WCVB-TV Boston. Kiss 108 Host Matt Siegel Has Officially Announced His Retirement From Radio, Effective Immediately. Siegel, has been hosting mornings at WXKS-FM since January 1981. Following the announcement, longtime Matty in the Morning co-host Billy Costa, who stated that he will be taking over as the shows main host, tried to put Siegels career in perspective. Matty Johns has joined brother Andrew in calling for the NRL to outlaw third-man-in tackles completely. 1 - 5,000 Employees. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the. The outburst seemed to stem from the backlash he'd received from comments made about pop star Demi Lovato. A heartbroken sister has paid tribute to her missing brother and his dog after their bodies were discovered in Glencoe.. Kyle Sambrook, 33, had taken a wild camping and hiking trip to the . The retirement message appeared to be pre-recorded. . I had brain surgery. 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. We have a world class team at Kiss 108 and I look forward to continuing to entertain the audience in the morning.". Bill would see benefits restored by Seth Moulton bill, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment. Alexi is the Herald's new digital strategist and multimedia producer. So I wish him all the best in his retirement.. I had a broken foot. You know, I interviewed everybody from Tom Cruise to Oprah to Tom Hanks. One thing: were proud of you, as your listeners, that youre always honest with us. Listeners phoned in to welcome back the longtime cohost. Im so proud of that. Forty-one years. A huge fan! BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. I had a broken foot. We hope you enjoy more time on the golf course. I was stuck in the house and all that stuff. ", "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. I got brain surgery, I had a broken foot. Get the show's official bio, social pages and articles on Kiss 108!Full Bio. Siegel reiterated his feelings about the move. (Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. So keep Matty in your prayers. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate, Siegel said on Tuesday. "It's time, it's been such a glorious run." You may recall how, last May, he stormed off the air after he was told to stop being a smartass about Demi Lovato. Okay, thats being kind. 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 . It's almost a year since the Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor, 54, shocked the world when . This morning, Matty in the Morning himself, Matt Siegel, retired after a legendary 41-year career on the radio at Kiss 108. Matty Fahd and his Sarah Marie had the perfect name picked out for their second child. The former "Matty in the Morning" show has been rebranded to "Billy and Lisa in the Morning," with Justin Aguirre and Winnie Akoury staying onboard as co-hosts. BOSTON "Matty in the Morning" featuring long-time host Matt Siegel is coming to an end. Matt Siegel on Kiss 108 got so upset Wednesday he signed off abruptly, shocking thousands of fans. Its very possible that I could cry, right now, and I I know it doesnt feel very manly to cry over a radio show but, yeah, its been a wonderful run, he said. Thats my job just to make people laugh. I agree with my family that it is time to walk away, but Im sad Ill miss you all so terribly. He created an institution.. Alexi graduated from the S.I. I just cant thank you enough. Costa said he would be taking over as the shows main host. Seigel has won multiple Marconi Radio Awards for excellence and performance in radio. "And that's it. BOSTON (WHDH) - Matt Siegel on Tuesday announced his retirement from Kiss 108s popular Matty in the Morning show after decades at the radio station. BOSTON (WHDH) - Matt Siegel on Tuesday announced his retirement from Kiss 108's popular "Matty in the Morning" show after decades at the radio station. Thats my job, just to make people laugh. They were very generous to me. Some big, some small. Im so appreciative let me just list some of the things I am appreciative of. I just I dont even feel like I deserved it, not that much. Congratulations, Matty, we hope you enjoy your well-deserved retirement., Siegel engaged in some reflection, pointing out that the gig at Kiss108 wasnt his first radio job. Because all I want to do is make people laugh. After years of making listeners laugh, one of Boston's favorite radio personalities says: "It's time to start life as a lousy golfer." This past year has been a little rough for me. 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. On-air, Siegel blamed Bex for not putting audio of the previous show online, a decision she said was not hers. On Friday, Donovan thanked her cohosts and producers, as well as the show, for letting me do it, but Im back.. I know, I know what youre thinking. "This past year has been a little rough for me. May 4, 2022. He pushed people's buttons and always got away with it and would always be back. iHeartMedia, KISS-108's parent company, confirmed Monday that Matt Siegel would return to the show Tuesday and discuss his absence during the 8 a.m. hour. The co-host and executive producer has been off the show since host Matty Siegel returned a day after storming off when management reprimanded him for mocking Demi Lovato, who came out as non-binary. I got off target, I guess you would say. I started at Kiss 41 years ago, and it wasnt my first radio job. But, Siegel's current salary is not revealed right now. "This. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. Longtime Kiss 108 radio host Matt Siegel walked out on the show after a story about Demi Lovato, but his hiatus from "Matty in the Morning" may be short-lived. The show has a long history in Boston, having first aired on January 12, 1981. I had brain surgery. Bex, aka Rebekah Maroun, is an executive producer and co-host of Matty in the Morning on Boston's Kiss 108. I dont know. Ill miss you terribly. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. Im leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer. According to her LinkedIn, she has been in this position since October 2018. Let me rephrase: Im starting my new retired life as a lousy golfer, but we decided it was time. Im so appreciative, I cant tell you. MATT Siegel is the host of the radio show Matty In The Morning on KISS 108, a staple in the Massachusetts area. ", "Impossible Not in a million years would I have thought I'd have the following I'd have. Hoskins stopped short of calling it a tear, but Monday morning at BayCare Ballpark he . Most read in Celebrity BABY NO. When COVID hit and it was awful it was very stressful, and I was stuck in the house and all that stuff. Kiss 108s Matty in the Morning welcomed longtime cohost Lisa Donovan back to the airwaves Friday after almost a month-long hiatus. I'm guessing they go at least entire summer to see how Billy does as Matty. Matty had been on for 41 years and had a very very very long leash. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the air for possibly the last time. 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. Still all of "Matty in the Morning" audio elements airing this morning on KISS. Siegel closed his announcement with a message to the listeners who consistently made Matty in the Morning the top-rated radio show in Boston. Im proud that I was asked to host the Boston Strong show, after the [Boston] Marathon bombing. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh, Siegel said. Picture: Facebook. Long-time Kiss 108 personalities Billy Costa and Lisa Donovan will officially lead the music station's morning show following Matt Siegel's retirement, the radio station announced Monday. He called his time there glorious., Siegel added, I want to say, most importantly, that its been such a glorious run. Kiss 108'sMatty Siegel shares what it has been like working in radio for 40 years. "All I want to do is make people laugh. Hit em straight! BOSTON Kiss 108 radio host Matt Siegel of the "Matty in the Morning" show announced Tuesday that he is retiring after more than 40 years on the air. 4-min read. Neither had appeared on-air since April 19. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 0. His current net worth is around $4 million and his annual salary is around $800 K. According to a source, Kiss 108 Fm pays an annual average salary of $158K to its employees. . He started his career in Oneonta NY and also spent time in Tucson and it production/vo at Warner Brothers Records prior to making his way to Boston. He signed off with two words: "Matty out." An amazing career, a Boston icon in radio. Small & Medium Businesses Small Business. Matt Siegel. Brittany Bowker can be reached at brittany.bowker@globe.com. Lisa Donovan has been with the station since 2002, while Billy Costa has been at Kiss 108 since 1980. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh. Superb radio talent Billy Costa, Lisa Donovan, Justin, Winnie, Dom, all of them. Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? The show has been airing since 1981 thereby earning a legacy in Boston. . ", He then went on to make a joke about Demi Lovato the same kind of joke that prompted the reprimand that led to the previous morning's blowup. 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? Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR " Kiss 108 " WXKS-FM Boston. All Rights Reserved. It's going to be good and I don't want to talk about anymore.". Siegel was a longtime host of the Matty in the Morning Show in Massachusetts on KISS 108. This website uses cookies. To celebrate the launch of the new series of Saturday Night Takeaway we are giving one lucky viewer the chance to win a place on a plane to Universal Orlando." Viewers can enter the prize draw featured on This Morning between Monday February 27 and Wednesday March 22. 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.. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "Im thankful that the audience has embraced the new show. Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. Also, the management of iHeartMedia. Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the . I just, I dont know, man. Hoskins reveals offseason knee surgery. A month later, co-host Rebekah "Bex" Maroun said she was leaving KISS-108 to move back to her native Philadelphia. MA with the . Siegel has been MIA from his show for the past two weeks along with co-host Lisa Donovan. Im a lucky guy for a million reasons, but five of them are a great wife and four great kids, Siegel continued. "As of now, I am retired. My great wife and my great kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision, Siegel said. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Donovan joined him as a co-host in 2002. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the. He has co-hosted the show with several other radio hosts including Lisa Lipps and Bill Rossi. But whether she did, or not, fans of the long-running Boston morning radio show have suspected . That was a wonderful experience. ", "I love you guys more than words can express," Siegel said, thanking his fans. I was here for 20 of it. Here was his message to family, friends, co-workers, and fans on his last day. I had a broken foot. His cynical sense of humor was a breath of fresh air from the same old same old radio shows in the world. Boston radio has died today," a Twitter account dedicated to the Boston radio scene subsequently declared. If he liked it, then he should have kept a ring on it. 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. She's in surgery. Matty was supposed to have surgery today to put in his feeding tube, but this weekend he had gotten an infection and slight case of pneumonia and is on 2 kinds of meds for that. It all started after his boss told him to stop talking about pop star Demi Lovato. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler had to undergo minor surgery Wednesday morning, according to coach John Calipari. Alexi is a South Shore native, whose passions include all things Boston sports, and storytelling. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 I dont. 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