Brunt, who has appeared as vet Paddy Kirk in the soap since . A month later, co-host Rebekah "Bex" Maroun said she was leaving KISS-108 to move back to her native Philadelphia. This website uses cookies. ", 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. Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Boston. He . Kiss 108s Matty in the Morning radio host Matt Siegel has announced his retirement after more than 40 years on the air. 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We have a world class team at Kiss 108 and I look forward to continuing to entertain the audience in the morning.". I cant. She also worked as a freelance production assistant at NBC Sports Boston. . Sometimes you say well, too honest things, and get yourself in trouble.. On May 19, 2021, Matty In The Morning host Matt Siegel made headlines when he abruptly signed off on the show. He had an amazing career. May 3, 2022. . 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. 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. "I'll miss you all terribly.". Hit em straight, Kiss108 said in a statement. during which Siegel announced his retirement. Ill miss you terribly. And I got off target, I guess you would say.. MATT Siegel is the host of the radio show Matty In The Morning on KISS 108, a staple in the Massachusetts area. He said he'd return out of an "obligation to my team," and addressed what happened on his show on Thursday morning. She'd like to hear from you when you have a chance, and wanted me to tell you she'll contact your family, let them know you're okay . I just, I dont know, man. Home of Billy & Lisa in the Morning, Kiss 108 Jingle Ball and Kiss Concert! 1 - 5,000 Employees. 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. I won it twice. UPDATE 5/20/21: 'Matty In The Morning' Radio Host Matt Siegel Returns, Day After He 'Snapped' On Air BOSTON (CBS) - Radio listeners in Boston were buzzing Wednesday about the status of Matt. 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. If he liked it, then he should have kept a ring on it. The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegel's retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. 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. ", "My wife and kids talked with me over the last seeral weeks and helped me come to a decision," he added. All Rights Reserved. Matty out." "40+ years of Matt Siegel's legacy just came to a halt. Siegel found himself in hot water last year, when he walked out of the show after he said he was told by station management to stop talking aboutmusician Demi Lovato's announcement that they identify as non-binary. I mean, its time. Im leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer.. This is really bittersweet. I love you guys, more than words can express, Siegel said. Still all of "Matty in the Morning" audio elements airing this morning on KISS. Kind of too few, too many rather, to mention, but yeah, I want to thank all of. . What hes done for Boston radio, New England radio, and all of you guys is unprecedented, Costa said. And I got off-target.. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the. Is the band back together? another asked. Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR " Kiss 108 " WXKS-FM Boston. Its time. Thats my job, just to make people laugh. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. George looks tired, it's 2am now, but mostly worried. On the May 3 Matty in the Morning show. "I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh. Because all I want to do is make people laugh. Matt Siegel is an American radio host best known as the host of the Matty in the Morning Show on KISS 108 in Massachusetts. "And the rest of us, because none of us are doing that." . 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. They put up all these billboards and stuff and Ill never forget them for that. This is a breaking news story; stay with 7NEWS for updates online and on-air. May 3 2022, Updated 11:20 a.m. Sure he battled with owners and management on occasion but he always came out on top. Double Play Flyaway with your chance to win a vacation to Universal Orlando Resort, Win tickets to Taylor Swift at Gillette Stadium, Bebe Rexha - Best F'n Night Of My Life at Citizens House of Blues, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler had to undergo minor surgery Wednesday morning, according to coach John Calipari. I started at Kiss 41 years ago, and it wasnt my first radio job. That was wonderful. Siegel has been missing from the broadcast for the last few. "Im thankful that the audience has embraced the new show. I was here for 20 of it. I talked to Hillary Clinton on Election Day. And the company was like, What, you cant talk about that. its like somebody had to say are you kidding? Like lifes not complicated enough, now youre telling young people they dont know what they are.. I'm so happy it's on podcast now! "Adrian is incredibly well liked and respected among the speedway community Australia-wide and the huge response to the (fundraiser) is a testament to the great person he is," she said. 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, and Im proud that I did that. They both worked alongside Siegel for years, and have been leading the show since his retirement. An amazing career, a Boston icon in radio. "This. Host of the Matty in the Morning Show on KISS 108FM Boston, and member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The programming department that picked out the music that we play. 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According to her LinkedIn, she has been in this position since October 2018. I did the best I could, but I dont, still dont. Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the . The retirement message appeared to be pre-recorded. Siegel reiterated his feelings about the move. Costa said he would be taking over as the shows main host. He says the station has now given him total support and the freedom to say what he wants. 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On the May 3 Matty in the Morning show, during which Siegel announced his retirement, cohost Billy Costa said Donovans mother had been sick. The show has a long history in Boston, having first aired on January 12, 1981. ", "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. And the decision is this: As of now I am retired, leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer.. The 72-year-old Siegel made the. The outburst seemed to stem from the backlash he'd received from comments made about pop star Demi Lovato. Whatever is going on has nothing to do with the three of us and we dont even know whats going on. The same week, Siegel angrily upbraided co-host Rebekah Bex Maroun on air; sheannounced her departure less than a month later. 5 Matt Siegel has been the host of Matty In The Morning since 1981 Credit: Getty What happened on Matty In The Morning? "Matty In The Morning," celebrated 40 years on the air in Boston in January 2021. I dont. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK. Im a lucky guy for a million reasons, but five of them are a great wife and four great kids, Siegel continued. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh. I had a broken foot. We'll get out of your way,'" said Siegel, of Newton. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston. Matt Siegel (born March 27, 1950) is an American retired radio personality. Mattys audio and transcript on his recorded statement follow: Hi, radio buddies, thanks for tuning in. "And that's it. Neither had appeared on-air since April 19. The show has been airing since 1981 thereby earning a legacy in Boston. Let me rephrase: Im starting my new retired life as a lousy golfer, but we decided it was time. Siegel also hosted the Boston Strong Show after the Marathon Bombing, an invite he said he was honored to receive. Alexi graduated from the S.I. On Friday, Donovan thanked her cohosts and producers, as well as the show, for letting me do it, but Im back.. 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. Local News Longtime "Matty in the Morning" Host Matt Siegel Is Retiring . "It's time, I've been honest the past 41 years with you, and I will continue. Bex, aka Rebekah Maroun, is an executive producer and co-host of Matty in the Morning on Boston's Kiss 108. 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. "I didn't expect that and, so, I'm back. The show which has a legacy in Boston has since January 12, 1981, been on the air. So, theyre wonderful and, well. 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. I had brain surgery.. My great wife and my great kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision, Siegel said. So keep Matty in your prayers. 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 . Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the interim. Last May, Siegel "quit" the show following an on-air rant, only to return a day later. A B-52 bomber captured over Gloucestershire on a previous deployment. Okay, thats being kind. Kiss 108'sMatty Siegel shares what it has been like working in radio for 40 years. When I think back to when I started in radio, making $2.00 an hour, I never thought I would mount to this, he said. I mean, I dont know, I dont feel like I deserve it. Here's an exclusive peek behind the curtain of Boston's favorite morning show. "All I want to do is make people laugh. This past year has been a little rough for me. Original Report 4/29: Morning hosts Matty Siegel and Lisa Donovan have been off the air at iHeartMedia CHR Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Bostons Matty in the Morning since early last week with what was originally acknowledged as each dealing with family matters. After years of making listeners laugh, one of Boston's favorite radio personalities says: "It's time to start life as a lousy golfer." MA with the . William Morgan Reporter. 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. But the Gogglebox stars, who are expecting a baby boy, say Prince Harry has ruined the idea.. Harry's . I love this podcast. Matt vanished from the airwaves . I got off target, I guess you would say. I was stuck in the house and all that stuff. 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. I want to thank the many behind the scenes workers at Kiss too, that you guys dont see. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Donovan has served as co-host since 2002. On-air, Siegel blamed Bex for not putting audio of the previous show online, a decision she said was not hers. Controversy erupted this week after the revelation that Penrith winger Taylan . "This past year has been a little bit rough for me -- brain surgery, broken foot, I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate," Siegel said. I had brain surgery. 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. But most of it was the silly stuff, you know? "This past year has been a little bit rough for me -- brain surgery, broken foot, I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate," Siegel said during the announcement. Kiss 108 said the show has been number one in Boston among women for decades, and that ratings have even increased some during the three months that Costa and Donovan have been leading the program. His apparent. "It's time, it's time," he said Tuesday. Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. 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.. "I just can't thank you enough I don't feel like I deserve it, I can't tell you how much you've done I love you more than words can express. Want to know more about Billy & Lisa in the Morning? 2? When I think back to when I started in radio, making $2.00 an hour, I never thought I would mount to this. I want to thank all of the people who preceded them, over the last 40 years, who were on the show with me. Siegel was a longtime host of the Matty in the Morning Show in Massachusetts on KISS 108. I was very, very flattered to be asked to speak on the part of the city. Thats my job just to make people laugh. The announcement was made shortly after 8 a.m. Siegel, 72, had been absent from the show since April 19. They were great. Forty-one years. I asked your former partner to work with us on that side of the water. I never thought I would win two Marconi Awards, which are given out to the top radio announcer in the country. Known for his light touch, laughs and sometimes silly gags, Siegel also reflected on heavier moments when the job called for more. May 4, 2022. By adamg on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 9:10am. Radio host Matt Siegel back on the air after walking off over controversial comments. 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. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. American radio personality Matt Siegel was born on March 27, 1950, in Spring Valley, New York, United States. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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Im so appreciative, I cant tell you.. Siegel has been MIA from his show for the past two weeks along with co-host Lisa Donovan. 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. The sales team who, you know, we dont function without a sales department. BOSTON (WHDH) - Matt Siegel on Tuesday announced his retirement from Kiss 108s popular Matty in the Morning show after decades at the radio station. 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. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. The banter on this show is hysterical. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. It all started after his boss told him to stop talking about pop star Demi Lovato. Matt Siegel, host of the longtime "Matty in the Morning" show on Kiss 108 FM, told listeners Tuesday morning that he's retiring, emotionally capping a four-decade run in which he amassed a . Matty had been on for 41 years and had a very very very long leash. Alexi is a South Shore native, whose passions include all things Boston sports, and storytelling. Will Smith has bounced back after the Oscars slap, winning his first big award since the infamous incident. Did I just hear Lisas voice doing the weather? I'm leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer.". 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. Forty-one years, but he also ruled the airwaves. Donovan joined him as a co-host in 2002. I got off target, I guess you would say. I had a broken foot. On May 3, Siegel, 72, announced to listeners he was calling it a career after 41 years. This past year has been a little rough for me. Present and accounted for, Donovan quipped. Maroun, who joined Kiss 108 in 2018, served as the co-host and executive producer of "Matty in the Morning.". 'Matty In The Morning' Radio Host Matt Siegel Returns, Day After He 'Snapped' On Air May 20, 2021 / 8:21 AM / CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) - Matt Siegel, the longtime host of "Matty in the. 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. I love you guys more than words can express. I had a broken foot. Want to know more about Billy & Lisa in the Morning? Listen Her LinkedIn also shows Bex hailing from Somerset, N.J. I just cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you guys have done, how youve been there and things youve written online and things that, you know, you said to me in public when I would be in a restaurant or whatever, and youd come up to me. . Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Julian summed it up, saying: "So for anyone out . Boston radio has died today," a Twitter account dedicated to the Boston radio scene subsequently declared . It marked the first time Donovan had been on the air since. For 41 years. Matty out." "40+ years of Matt Siegel's legacy just came to a halt. Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. Kiss 108's "Matty in the Morning" radio host Matt Siegel has announced his retirement after more than 40 years on the air. Donovan was absent from the farewell episode. I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh, Siegel said. BOSTON (CBS) - Matt Siegel, the longtime host of "Matty in the Morning" on Kiss 108 in Boston, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Congratulations, Matty! This is a developing story. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the air for possibly the last time. "Sorry to disappoint those of you who are excited that I was leaving, but I'm still here," Siegel said. The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegels retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. 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. "The company reached out to me and said, 'Please don't. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. But he wound up returning to the show a day later. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University - with a bachelors degree in Broadcast Digital Journalism. 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