Tom Joyner Denies "Forced Retirement" Report

Tom Joyner

The Daily Mail posted a story Tuesday claiming syndicated talk show host Tom Joyner was being forced to retire in early 2017 to coincide with President Obama’s departure.

Joyner released this statement denying this was the case:

"Any stories that suggest major changes to the Tom Joyner Morning Show are inaccurate. Tom Joyner is under contract with Reach Media until the end of 2017. 

We expect that Reach will continue to syndicate Tom’s show beyond that date and for as long as he would like to be on the air.  There has always been refinements and updates to the show as well as market changes due to local conditions and there may be some in the future; but Tom Joyner and the Tom Joyner Morning show continues to be strong and is a daily Party with a Purpose. 

Reach is committed to Tom Joyner for the long term who remains committed to radio, his audience and the future."

The 66-year-old Joyner is heard in 68 markets nationwide, a groundbreaking syndicated morning talk show host who paved the way for the likes of Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley.  He began syndication in 1994 out of Dallas and Kiss 104.1 was one of his first markets. At one point, he was heard on more than 100 radio stations but has lost a few in recent years.

The Party with a Purpose® that’s been here for you for years is not stopping! We’ll talk to you in the morning on your radio! (PS Don’t believe everything you read on the internet)
Posted by Tom Joyner on Tuesday, December 1, 2015