"He'll have to fire me, too," Matty put in. Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. 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. 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. 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. . The programming department that picked out the music that we play. When COVID hit and it was awful it was very stressful, and I was stuck in the house and all that stuff. Im leaving Kiss 108 and starting my new life as a mediocre golfer. Thats my job, just to make people laugh. 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. 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. Both Siegel and Donovan had been mysteriously absent from the morning show since April 19, and listeners quickly began asking where theyd gone. Matty Fahd and his Sarah Marie had the perfect name picked out for their second child. Just after 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Matt Siegel of "Matty in the Morning" took to the. Home of Billy & Lisa in the Morning, Kiss 108 Jingle Ball and Kiss Concert! "All I want to do is make people laugh. 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Update 5/3: In a pre-recorded statement, Matty Siegel announced his immediate retirement from iHeartMedia CHR Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Boston. 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. He created an institution.. Julian summed it up, saying: "So for anyone out . ", 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. Kiss 108'sMatty Siegel shares what it has been like working in radio for 40 years. Listen to the best of Billy, Lisa, Justin and Winnie on Kiss 108, Boston's #1 Hit Music Station. 2023 Cox Media Group. CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Players play with undisclosed injuries all the time. Kind of too few, too many rather, to mention, but yeah, I want to thank all of. As of now, I am retired. So I wish him all the best in his retirement.. The last of the disco DJs apparently ended his career on Kiss 108 this morning after bitching about how he was told to stop cracking wise about Demi Lovato's new non-binary status earlier today.. A bitter Matty complained that this is how he gets repaid for being the biggest, most non-lightweight DJ in the history of Boston radio, a veritable giant among lighweights, "bigger than Jess Cain . 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. On May 3, Siegel, 72, announced to listeners he was calling it a career after 41 years. It's almost a year since the Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor, 54, shocked the world when . 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. 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 radio has died today," a Twitter account dedicated to the Boston radio scene subsequently declared. ", Siegel explained he had "five reasons" why he would not continue, referencing his wife and kids, and going on to joke about how he would start a new life as a "lousy golfer. It didnt turn out so well, but we, you know, joked, and it was such a thrill. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. I think 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. 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. "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. This is a developing story. So I said, 'OK.'". The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegel's retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. Let me rephrase: Im starting my new retired life as a lousy golfer, but we decided it was time. "All I want to do is make people laugh, and I really got away from that. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. He called his time there glorious., Siegel added, I want to say, most importantly, that its been such a glorious run. 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. 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. A couple things I want to say, most importantly, that its been such a glorious run. 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. Home of Billy & Lisa in the Morning, Kiss 108 Jingle Ball and Kiss Concert! The abrupt and pre-recorded nature of Siegels retirement will in the short-term lead to more questions than answers. Siegel closed his announcement with a message to the listeners who consistently made Matty in the Morning the top-rated radio show in Boston. 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. We support you and we will not be stopping you from saying what you want to say.' Im so appreciative, I cant tell you. 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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.. Hit em straight, Kiss108 said in a statement. Want to know more about Billy & Lisa in the Morning? 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 are hoping his fever and white cells are normal so he can have surgery on Wednesday. Whatever is going on has nothing to do with the three of us and we dont even know whats going on. And I got off-target.. An amazing career, a Boston icon in radio. ET. Radio host Matt Siegel back on the air after walking off over controversial comments. Here's an exclusive peek behind the curtain of Boston's favorite morning show. Donovan joined him as a co-host in 2002. 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Matt Siegel made the announcement this morning on Kiss 108 after a lengthy recent absence from the Boston airwaves. Listeners phoned in to welcome back the longtime cohost. I had a broken foot. Siegel, 72, announced on Tuesday's "Matty in the Morning". Stay up to date with everything Boston. ", "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.". 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 . I dont know. 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. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. By adamg on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 9:10am. When Matty thinks about it too much, he feels the urge to throw up. 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 In The Morning has a legacy in Boston and has been on the air since January 1981. "It's time, I've been honest the past 41 years with you, and I will continue. He was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2012. Want to know more about Billy & Lisa in the Morning? George looks tired, it's 2am now, but mostly worried. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. BOSTON The host of one of Boston's most popular morning drive time radio shows says he's officially retired. I'm guessing they go at least entire summer to see how Billy does as Matty. So, you know, added up I, you know, I turned 72 years old, this year. 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