Atlanta Radio: WQXI Fires 'Mayhem In The AM’ Hosts

Nick Cellini

In a matter of hours after suspending its morning show, 790 The Zone fired "Mayhem in the AM," according to one of the on-air hosts.

Nick Cellini called Rodney Ho at ajc.com at 6:10 p.m. to say he, Chris Dimino and Steve "Steak" Shapiro were unceremoniously let go at about 5:40 p..m., not long after the station released a statement saying they were "suspended indefinitely."

The station has since posted an updated statement confirming the termination: 

"We deeply regret the offensive programming that aired this morning on “Mayhem In The AM” on 790 The Zone, related to former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his battle with ALS.  

We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment. 790 The Zone, our owners, sponsors and partners in no way endorse or support this kind of content. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Gleason, his family and all those touched by ALS." 

He said he's sorry about the "stupid" gag they did about Steve Gleason, the former Saints player suffering from ALS this morning and plans to work with his charity foundation in response The Gleason Initiative Foundation. He said he got a response from Gleason through a third party and heard that he was okay with the apology.

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ALS has taken Gleason’s ability to do most daily functions, like walk, talk or use his hands. As such, the 36-year-old Gleason relies on a special computer that allows him to type with his eyes and provides him with a voice to speak.