For those of you interested… here’s some Atlanta Radio Tea!
The news is not surprising to morning show radio connoisseurs, who felt that Frank & Wanda’s show desperately needed a major facelift.
While Frank’s latest effort definitely made listeners tune-in (for a day), many had already permanently changed the channel, preferring to listen to syndicated morning shows like The Steve Harvey Morning Show or The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
A few years back, during the time of Frank Ski’s contract re-negotiations, Rodney Ho of the AJC’s Radio & TV Talk section polled Atlantans on whether V-103 should keep Frank Ski… over half (59% ) voted “No”.
Frank Ski has often been criticized for his staunch support of Bishop Eddie Long during his sex scandal, although now he reportedly attends another Atlanta church.
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Miss Sophia’s contract ended back in 2010.
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When Sophia left, Elle Duncan moved from afternoons to mornings in V-103’s attempt to add a bit of youth to the crew. Duncan’s stint was unfortunately short lived…
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Frank is rumored to be replaced by popular afternoon host Ryan Cameron, who’s been patiently eyeing the morning spot for years now.
I heard that Cameron will be joined by his former sidekick Elle Duncan, who left V-103 and ventured briefly into television on WXIA-TV (ch 11) Atlanta’s NBC affiliate.
It seems Frank may have already felt the pressure to find another career, as he partnered with longtime friend DJ Tayrock to venture into the restaurant business a little over a year ago. Frank even hired his former morning show producer, Nina Brown, (who was coincidentally fired from V-103 after an incident will Elle Duncan) to assist with promoting & managing his Frank Ski Restaurant venture.
The Frank & Wanda Show has definitely ran it’s course.
If rumors are true… will you miss Frank Ski and Wanda Smith on the Atlanta airwaves?