Here we go, last but not least, my radio pals you guys. Last year was a rough year for Siegel, by his own admission. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. Visit our, Matty Siegel Retires From Mornings At Kiss 108 After 41 Years, Estrella Media Sells One From Los Angeles Cluster, Bold Gold Promotes Chase Daniels To Catskills Director of Programming, Kyle Santillian Joins The Morning Hustle As Headkrack Exits, Kenzie K Exits B96 & Additional Audacy CHRs, Classic Country Makes The Grade In San Luis Obispo, First Listen: Spotify DJ, YouTube Radio Builder. 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. Its time. 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. BOSTON (WHDH) - Matt Siegel on Tuesday announced his retirement from Kiss 108s popular Matty in the Morning show after decades at the radio station. "This past year has been a little rough for me. We hope everything goes well, and she gets back to us as soon as she possibly can.. 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. The banter on this show is hysterical. Donovan did not participate in Siegels farewell show, with Costa later saying that she had been attending to her sick mother in South Carolina. I was stuck in the house and all that stuff. The outburst seemed to stem from the backlash he'd received from comments made about pop star Demi Lovato. We'll get out of your way,'" said Siegel, of Newton. He was known for. "I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate 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." I'm so happy it's on podcast now! Thats my job, just to make people laugh, and I got off target, I guess you would say, Siegel admitted Tuesday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thats impossible to do in this industry. That was a wonderful experience. Stay up to date with everything Boston. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WHDH-TV. 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We support you and we will not be stopping you from saying what you want to say.' They were great. The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegels retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. Im so proud of that. Thousands Of Massachusetts Families To Lose $150 A Month As Pandemic SNAP Benefits End, Eversource, National Grid Customers Could See 10% Drop In Natural Gas Bills, Former Everett Superintendent Fred Foresteire Released From Jail 19 Days Into 9 Month Sentence, March Starts Meteorological Spring, But Winter Weather Isn't Gone Yet, Brothers Help Revitalize Worcester's Midtown Mall With Retro Clothing Shop, Mothers Day Brunch Spots: Massachusetts Eateries Among Americas Best. I mean, I dont know, I dont feel like I deserve it. First of all, my team. This is a breaking news story; stay with 7NEWS for updates online and on-air. Kiss 108 is Boston's #1 Hit Music Station in Boston, MA with the latest news, celebrity gossip, entertainment and artists like Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and more! Last May, Siegel "quit" the show following an on-air rant, only to return a day later. "All I want to do is make people laugh. 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. 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. "Matty In The Morning," celebrated 40 years on the air in Boston in January 2021. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. He got away with everything. Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. By adamg on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 9:10am. This past year has been a little rough for me. MA with the . ", "We are witnessing a historic moment," said Siegel's co-host, Billy Costa said "Everyone will remember where they were when they heard that from Matt.". This morning, Matty in the Morning himself, Matt Siegel, retired after a legendary 41-year career on the radio at Kiss 108. . On the May 3 Matty in the Morning show, during which Siegel announced his retirement, cohost Billy Costa said Donovans mother had been sick. 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. 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I started getting a little grumpy on the radio, which I hate because all I want to do is make people laugh, Siegel said. Im leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer., The 72-year-old spent more than 40 years at the radio station. Taking to Twitter, the three-time Naismith Coach of the Year revealed that . "It's time, I've been honest the past 41 years with you, and I will continue. Matt Siegel, born March 27, 1950, was the host of Massachusetts' KISS 108's Matty in the Morning Show. 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.. But he wound up returning to the show a day later. "All I want to do is make people laugh. ET. Matty in the morning This is the best!!! They put up all these billboards and stuff and Ill never forget them for that. BOSTON One of Bostons most popular morning radio hosts is back on the air after he quit in the middle of his broadcast Wednesday. 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. I got off target, I guess you would say. Did I just hear Lisas voice doing the weather? Kiss 108's "Matty in the Morning" cohost Lisa Donovan. Thats my job just to make people laugh. Matt Siegel on Kiss 108 got so upset Wednesday he signed off abruptly, shocking thousands of fans. Boston radio has died today," a Twitter account dedicated to the Boston radio scene subsequently declared . Kiss 108'sMatty Siegel shares what it has been like working in radio for 40 years. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. That was just over the top. Impossible. 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. The show has a long history in Boston, having first aired on January 12, 1981. 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? Present and accounted for, Donovan quipped. "All I want to do is make people laugh, and I really got away from that. Im leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer. Im so appreciative let me just list some of the things I am appreciative of. "Sorry to disappoint those of you who are excited that I was leaving, but I'm still here," Siegel said. I'm guessing they go at least entire summer to see how Billy does as Matty. Post a Job How it Works Employer Reviews Plans New Account Help Employer Support Call: (877) 252-1062 Call: (877) 252-1062 On May 19, 2021, Matty In The Morning host Matt Siegel made headlines when he abruptly signed off on the show. Costa has been hosting "Matty In The Morning" after Siegel and Lisa Donovan went radio silent early last week. About a year ago, the popular radio host threatened to quit after he said he was told by station management to stop talking aboutmusician Demi Lovato's announcement that they identify as non-binary. On the May 3 Matty in the Morning show. 2023 Cox Media Group. He was known for not holding back with his humor and telling witty anecdotes from his life. Matty out." "40+ years of Matt Siegel's legacy just came to a halt. This news comes after the 72-year-old host took a hiatus for the past two weeks. 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. Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler had to undergo minor surgery Wednesday morning, according to coach John Calipari. 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. She also worked as a freelance production assistant at NBC Sports Boston. The 72-year-old Siegel had been hosting mornings at WXKS-FM since January 1981. Somebody had to say this is ridiculous, ya know. I cant. Published: 14:53, 4 Jun 2021. "I'll miss you all terribly.". 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. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. So I wish him all the best in his retirement.. I got off target, I guess you would say. Siegel has been missing from the broadcast for the last few. 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. Listen Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Image: Getty. Ill miss you terribly. I did the best I could, but I dont, still dont. William Morgan Reporter. 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. Small & Medium Businesses Small Business. 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 . Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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 told listeners following a recent two-week absence from the radio station. Siegel, has been hosting mornings at WXKS-FM since January 1981. A couple things I want to say, most importantly, that its been such a glorious run. "It's been such a glorious run. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Donovan joined him as a co-host in 2002. I dont. ", "My wife and kids talked with me over the last seeral weeks and helped me come to a decision," he added. 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. Co-host Billy Costa will take the reigns of the morning show at least in the . Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. Congratulations, Matty! 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. He says the station has now given him total support and the freedom to say what he wants. They are hoping his fever and white cells are normal so he can have surgery on Wednesday. ", "I love you guys more than words can express," Siegel said, thanking his fans. On both mornings, Siegel suggested he was being censored and that he was simply saying "what a lot of people were thinking.". 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. 'Matty in the Morning' radio show host quits on air May 19, 2021 BOSTON (AP) A popular Boston radio host who's been on the air for four decades abruptly quit Wednesday morning after. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW. The promotions department, the marketing department. "The company reached out to me and said, 'Please don't. What he did was create more than a number one radio show and award-winning radio show. Matt Siegel, the longtime host of Kiss 108's "Matty in the Morning" show and a giant of Boston talk radio, is calling it a career. A huge fan! 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. Neither had appeared on-air since April 19. 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 . Follow her on Twitter @brittbowker and on Instagram @brittbowker. And my great wife and my great kids talked with me over the last several weeks and helped me come to a decision and the decision is this: As of now, I am retired. Matty In The Morning has a legacy in Boston and has been on the air since January 1981. He had an amazing career. I won it twice. I'm leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer.". American radio personality Matt Siegel was born on March 27, 1950, in Spring Valley, New York, United States. Hit em straight! "Im thankful that the audience has embraced the new show. According to her LinkedIn, she has been in this position since October 2018. Im so proud of 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 for you guys. Siegel joined WXKS-FM in 1981 after a few years in middays at Rock 104.1 WBCN. 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. 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. Matt Siegel has been earning an average income from his hosting career. 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.. "As of now, I am retired. Im so appreciative, I cant tell you.. I started at Kiss 41 years ago, and it wasnt my first radio job. It all started after his boss told him to stop talking about pop star Demi Lovato. I love you guys. 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. 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. On-air, Siegel blamed Bex for not putting audio of the previous show online, a decision she said was not hers. Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Boston. 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. Of Siegel & # x27 ; s legacy just came to a halt hosts is back on the radio Kiss! Siegel on Kiss 108 got so upset Wednesday he signed off abruptly, shocking of! 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