More than a year after Angela Yee departed to launch the midday “Way Up with Angela Yee”, iHeartMedia has announced the addition of ‘Jess Hilarious’ Moore as co-host of “The Breakfast Club” alongside DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God starting Monday, February 5.
Hilarious, a Baltimore native is a touring stand-up comedian who hosts a podcast for Charlamagne and iHeart’s Black Effect network. She has also appeared in multiple television shows including co-starring on the Fox sitcom “Rel” and over two dozen episodes on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out”. She has been guesting on the Breakfast Club for much of the past year with her permanent addition to the show rumored in the Hip Hop gossip community for a few months now.
iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced today that Jess Hilarious will join the wildly popular, nationally syndicated hit radio show “The Breakfast Club” as its new co-host, effective February 5, 2024. “The Breakfast Club” broadcasts weekday mornings from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET.
Jess Hilarious will join DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God on New York Power 105.1’s top-rated morning show “The Breakfast Club,” which is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks on nearly 100 radio stations across the country reaching millions of listeners. “The Breakfast Club” connects listeners with unrivaled interviews and conversations with celebrities and Hip Hop artists, entertainment news and fresh music mixes, all with their signature blend of honesty and humor. The show’s programming and content is also available across various platforms including The Breakfast Club Channel on TheBreakfastClub.iheart.com, on iHeartRadio.com and on the iHeartRadio app, making it the most-listened-to Hip Hop morning show in the U.S.
“I’m very excited to have Jess Hilarious join The Breakfast Club. She is a force in her own right, an actress, comedian, podcaster, and now, the co-host of The Breakfast Club,” said Thea Mitchem, iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Programming. “Jess was the standout choice to join Charlamagne and DJ Envy to build upon The Breakfast Club’s legacy of entertaining, informing and enlightening the community.”
Baltimore native Jess Hilarious is a comedian, actress and storyteller who brings everyday humor to life with her witty one-liners and an infectious sense of humor. On television, she’s been a standout on shows like “Rel” and “Wild ‘N Out,” leaving her mark on major networks. Her down-to-earth style and anecdotes have endeared her to more than 5.5 million followers on Instagram, while her sold-out shows across the country are a testament to her magnetic stage presence and ability to weave humor into captivating stories. Jess Hilarious is more than a comedian – she’s a relatable, real-life figure who brings joy and humor to all who encounter her work.
“I’m looking forward to joining forces with one of the largest media platforms,” said Jess Hilarious. “I’m confident that taking the third seat at The Breakfast Club will show people that Jess Hilarious is not just comedy, but culture.”
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