Longtime Toronto radio personality Josie Dye is joining the lineup on CHUM 104.5, starting Monday, Jan. 15.
Announced Friday morning during the station’s morning show, Marilyn Denis & Jamar, The Josie Dye Show will air weekdays from 3 – 6 p.m.
Dye, most recently, had been heard in mornings on Indie88 (CIND-FM) Toronto for the last seven years. She’s best known to Toronto listeners for her 14-year run as an announcer on 102.1 The Edge (CFNY-FM). Dye has also appeared on television as the co-host of eight seasons of Oh So Cosmo on W Network.
“CHUM 104.5 has always been my radio dream job,” said Dye, in a Bell Media announcement. “I’m incredibly excited to join the team and explore this next chapter in my life!”
“I’ve been a fan of Josie’s for years, and am thrilled she is joining the legendary on-air lineup at CHUM 104.5,” added Heidi Baiden, Program Director, CHUM 104.5. “She is a creative, energetic host who is beloved by listeners, and I know they will enjoy engaging with her as she plays Toronto’s Best Music and shares her love of the city.”
In addition to her new role on CHUM 104.5, Dye will also continue to host the Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables podcast with The Social’s Cynthia Loyst, which is now in its second season.
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