DeDe McGuire Adds JJ Williamson

• Comedian JJ Williamson (“JJ from The Sipp”) has been selected to join host DeDe McGuire and lead co-host Lady Jade as the new comedian and co-host on the nationally syndicated DeDe In The Morning, based at Service Broadcasting flagship KKDA (K104)/Dallas.

George (Geo) Cook, Service Broadcasting Group’s Head of Content and GM/Brand Manager of DeDe in the Morning, commented, “Having been mentored and inspired by the original Kings of Comedy, JJ Williamson has established himself as a marquee multi-platform talent who effortlessly ignites laughter in his fans on the big screen and social and at sold-out comedy shows around the country. JJ has the unique ability to consistently craft relatable, relevant, and on time punch lines about ‘real-life content’ that connects with all audiences and has enhanced cross-generational appeal.”

Cook added, “At every step of our search process, JJ excelled and impressed among an array of top-tier talent — and his ‘connection and chemistry’ with DeDe McGuire, Lady Jade, and #TeamDeDe were unmatched by other candidates. All of us at Service Broadcasting Group, SBG Content Factory, Compass Media Networks, and our #DeDeNation fans are delighted to have JJ join the stellar cast of DeDe in the Morning.”

McGuire said, “I’m super excited to have JJ on our show. He’s so talented and hilarious. I just love him — and our affiliates and partners will love him too!” Williamson exclaimed, “RESPECK MY COUNTRYNESS because it’s going to be a fun ride filled with gut-busting laughter. I want to thank ‘Yoda’ and ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ — SBG Owner Hymen Childs and Head of Content Geo Cook — along with the new Oprah, DeDe McGuire, and all of #TeamDeDe for this amazing opportunity. We’re about to make history.”