Johnny O: Free Agent

• RAMP has confirmed that Johnny O has exited as PD and morning personality at iHeartMedia Rhythmic KBFM (Wild 104)/McAllen-Brownsville, TX after a 17-year run — 15 years at No. 1. For now, we expect Wild 104 MD/afternoon talent Jay Z to absorb programming responsibilities and move up to morning drive, reporting to longtime SVP of Programming Billy Santiago.

Johnny O is a 35-year industry veteran, all of it spent in Texas — earlier in his career he worked for KKPS/McAllen-Brownsville, KZFM and the former Club 98/Corpus Christi, and KQQK and KMJQ/Houston.

“For now, I’m going to take this time to rest and get ready for the next adventure God has for me,” Johnny tells RAMP. He can be easily contacted at 956-975-5868 or johnnyo@johnnyoradio.com.