iHeartMedia CHR “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP Mesa/Phoenix AZ has revamped its on-air lineup.
Payton Whitmore, who has spent the past year as an associate producer of the syndicated “Johnjay & Rich Show” moves up to co-host joining Johnjay Van Es, Rich Berra and Kyle Unfug on the show. She succeeds Suzette Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who had been with Johnjay & Rich since November 2017, will move to afternoons on KZZP, which she previously hosted for a year before moving to the morning show.
The remainder of the KZZP schedule revision will see KIIS-FM Los Angeles night host EJ move from 12-4pm to 10am-2pm. Tino Cochino Radio will slide from 4-10pm to 7-11pm. Lauren Gonzalez will continue to track overnights.
iHeartMedia Phoenix’s 104.7 KISS FM, The Valley’s Number 1 Hit Music Station, announced today that Payton Whitmore will join “The Johnjay & Rich Show,” effective immediately. “The Johnjay & Rich Show” broadcasts weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“The Johnjay & Rich Show” features Johnjay Van Es, Rich Berra and Kyle Unfug who host segments such as Second Date Update, War of the Roses and #LoveUp Moments.
“I’m thrilled to officially add Payton’s authentic point of view and endless energy to our show family. She brings her heart and soul to the show every morning – making her the perfect fit,” said Van Es.
Berra added “We are beyond thrilled to have her unique badassery charging up the entire vibe of the show with her infectious laughter and boundless potential.”
Payton Whitmore joins iHeartMedia Phoenix from Portland, Oregon as a new graduate and began her career at 104.7 KISS FM in April of 2021 as an associate producer of the “Johnjay & Rich Show.”
“I could not be more excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a permanent member on the Johnjay and Rich show. This is SO surreal for me because I have been listening to the show since I was little so to be a part of it is so special. I can’t wait to grow and learn from the amazing people around me and bring a spark every single morning! A huge thank you goes out to Johnjay and Rich for taking a chance on a young 23 year old who is still navigating life!” said Whitmore
Payton replaces Suzette Rodriguez, who will be hosting her own afternoon drive show weekdays on 104.7 KISS FM from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and across iHeartMedia’s network of stations.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com