JoJo Now Hosting iHeartRadio Countdown
• Premiere Networks announced today that longtime 102.7 KIIS-FM/Los Angeles personality JoJo Wright has joined the network as host of the iHeartRadio Countdown. Effective Saturday, February 24, JoJo will make his debut as host of the two-hour Top 40 weekend program, which currently airs on over 100 affiliates worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo. The Los Angeles-based radio and TV veteran will continue to host the nationally-syndicated JoJo On The Radio, which originates from KIIS-FM and airs on 60 stations nationwide.
Each week JoJo will be joined by a major recording artist, and together they will count down the top 20 Top 40 songs in the land. The show also spotlights the most-social song of the week, a co-host bonus track, iHeartRadio’s “Perfect For” song, “iHeartRadio Exclusive” and “On The Verge” tracks, as well as premieres and sneak-peeks from that week’s guest host. The iHeartRadio Countdown is available in two delicious formats — the Top40 version hosted by JoJo, and a Hot AC version hosted by Mario Lopez.
“I’m thrilled to host the iHeartRadio Countdown and I can’t wait to create incredible moments with some amazing artists,” said JoJo. “I’m very excited for this opportunity with Premiere to extend my national brand.”
Jennifer Leimgruber, Premiere Networks’ EVP Entertainment Programming commented, “We couldn’t be happier to welcome JoJo to the Premiere Networks family. JoJo’s dynamic personality and his ability to connect with and engage celebrities and listeners alike is a perfect fit for the iHeartRadio Countdown. We look forward to many years of continued growth and success together.”
JoJo succeeds Tim “Romeo” Herbster, who will continue to host Most Requested Live with Romeo on Saturday nights while serving as SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Pacific Northwest Region.
