US99 drops Stylz & Roman’s morning show
Low ratings force former B96 duo to depart
It is the end of the line for Stylz & Roman, whose morning show at country station WUSN-FM (99.9) aired its final episode today, as reported by Robert Feder.
No replacement was immediately announced.
Even though the duo beat the syndicated Bobby Bones on rival WEBG-FM (Big 95.5), the morning show was among the lowest-rated among Entercom’s cluster of six stations in the Chicago market, as Feder noted. Stylz & Roman only ranked eighteenth, compared to Bones’ 25th.
The move by then-owner CBS Radio in 2016 to shift the former B96 (WBBM-FM) afternoon personalities to morning drive at US 99 stunned the market, as Stylz & Roman had a background in CHR radio. Some defended the move, noting syndicated host Bones had a background in the same music format (Bones is a “mentor” on the current season of American Idol.) Stylz & Roman (Doug Bobrowski and Justin Roman) were interns at B96 before moving to evenings and later, afternoons.
In 2017, Entercom bought CBS Radio, including US 99 and installed Jimmy deCastro as market manager. Even though ratings were strong at first, they leveled off in recent months.
On Twitter this evening, the duo thanked their loyal listeners:
Thanks to both our @B96Chicago & @US99Chicago families for all the love! But most of all, thanks to YOU for listening over the past 15 years! ❤️ https://t.co/5agvUiWP4j
— Stylz & Roman (@StylzandRoman) May 3, 2019
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Hmmm.Starting to think it is Entercom and Jimmy Decastro that may be the problem- First Lisa and Ray and now Stylz and Roman. Poor choices to exit these duos. Best Wishes Stylz and Roman! On to better.
I completely agree. They need to get their act together.
I for one enjoyed their morning show. Sorry to see them go. Best wishes on your next challenge!
Well this really sucks! Think I’m gonna switch over to 95.5!