It's looking like Philly radio host Kidd Chris is heading to the WYSP morning shift, following yesterday's sacking of Opie and Anthony from the station. Kidd has been pulled from afternoons, and while there's been no official announcement, I'd expect a mornings move within days.
If that's the case, expect a full-on war between Chris and WMMR's "Preston and Steve." I can't wait.
A couple of weeks ago, the show teased a "major announcement" to come at 5 PM that day, which everyone assumed was a move to mornings... but it turned out to be merely be a concert announcement about the upcoming Philly solo debut of Korn frontman Jonathan Davis. On an appearance with Howard Stern the other day, Chris did not deny the morning rumors.
UPDATE: The latest from the Inquirer's Michael Klein:
By the time Kidd Chris and his agent are finished with WYSP (94.1), he probably will be Kidd Chri$.Posted by Stephen Silver at October 24, 2007 05:20 PMChris - lone remaining air personality from WYSP's former talk format - was pulled from his afternoon slot yesterday for his own preservation. Station general manager David Yadgaroff said too many callers wanted to discuss the upheaval at WYSP, including Tuesday's dumping of the Opie & Anthony morning show. It was having an impact on Chris' show, Yadgaroff said, adding that he would return. He would not say where or when.
I hear that timing hinges on contract negotiations, as Chris and agent Robert Eatman are seeking a sizable raise - into the mid six figures - and additional resources befitting a morning show. Although Chris could return Monday, WYSP is looking toward the week after.
Today one of them said he'd host a show in Philly for free, and asked anyone from a Philly station to call them to take them up on the offer.
Posted by: Jeremy at October 25, 2007 12:35 AM