Stephen Clark Out at WOMC

[umfan]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/n...0/host-stephen-clark-leaves-radio/5009177002/

This is a bit of a shocker since he just took over the morning show a few years ago and then was paired with JoAnne Purtan. I assume she'll be staying on, but it isn't completely clear.

 

[TheBigA]

He's leaving a career in broadcasting to pursue one in country music? At his age? He must be kidding. Unless he has a rich friend somewhere, I don't see it happening. There are a lot of well known country music stars his age who are now doing radio & TV shows because their music career has slowed down. Trisha Yearwood has been hosting a show on the Food Network. Trace Adkins does a show for Sirius. Sounds like a mid-life crisis to me.

 

[umfan]

https://womc.radio.com/blogs/womc-mornings-with-joanne-purtan/jim-johnson-returns-to-morning-radio

JJ Johnson is returning to morning drive as the new co-host. He and JoAnne should make a good team.

 

[umfan]

He's leaving a career in broadcasting to pursue one in country music? At his age? He must be kidding. Unless he has a rich friend somewhere, I don't see it happening. There are a lot of well known country music stars his age who are now doing radio & TV shows because their music career has slowed down. Trisha Yearwood has been hosting a show on the Food Network. Trace Adkins does a show for Sirius. Sounds like a mid-life crisis to me.

I suspect he signed a two year contract and the station may have wanted to make a change and this is how he framed it. He made really good money for many years on local TV so I think the singing angle is more like a retirement hobby. If something comes of it, he'll be pleased but, if not, he's already planned his retirement income. That's my take on it anyway.