Jamie Allman has lost his ratings-topping conservative-talk radio show on KFTK 97.1 FM, a spokeswoman for the station’s owner told stltoday.com Tuesday night.
“I can tell you on the record KFTK has parted ways with Mr. Allman and that his show is canceled effective immediately,” said Esther-Mireya Tejeda of Entercom Communications.
The cancellation came just one day after Allman’s television show on KDNL (Channel 30) got the ax.
The morning drive-time radio show was a much bigger platform for Allman. It was among the biggest draws in the time slot in the St. Louis market. Allman had been able to capitalize on the popularity of conservative talk radio that has swept the nation in recent years to build a profitable brand.
The firing from both the radio and TV gigs came as Allman has gotten sharp criticism for remarks he made about teen anti-gun activist David Hogg.
Allman responded to a message on Tuesday, only to say he had been advised to not make any comment to the media at this time.
KFTK program director Jeff Allen could not be reached for comment.
Hogg has been among the most outspoken survivors calling for gun control in the wake of the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla.
Allman’s post drew harsh criticism and sparked the beginnings of an advertiser boycott.
A spokesman for Sinclair, which owns the ABC affiliate KDNL, confirmed Monday evening that Allman’s show is finished.
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