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Nearly a year after ESPN announced a multi-year extension for Bomani Jones, Clay Travis is reporting that the radio show that Jones’ hosts is hemorrhaging affiliates.
It’s unclear when a move would happen, as Travis suggests, but it’s a surprisingly quick change from decision that appeared to generate positive reviews from industry insiders like Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Jones’ show is reportedly losing more than 90 affiliates and has the “worst ratings in ESPN Radio history.”
Jones previously was a full-time co-host of the Highly Questionable television show with Dan Le Batard and his father, Papi, from Miami Beach’s Clevelander Hotel. Jones ended his run with Highly Questionable in June 2017.
This is a good move by both parties. Jones at FS1/Fox Sports Radio would have been an strange fit for him, even if they broke the bank. https://t.co/rZneU4lKjG
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) December 21, 2016
The show airs weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a description on its web site lists the show as, “Bomani Jones brings his unique perspectives on sports and much more to ESPN Radio.”
According to his ESPN bio, Jones’ show was launched in March of 2015, and “showcases Jones’ provocative opinions, relevant guests and listener interaction while discussing topical issues and is broadcast from Miami.”
As Travis suggests, ESPN may move to promote a new television show that Jones will co-host alongside Pablo Torre, which is slated to launch Jan. 2, 2018.
Jones has been with ESPN as a writer and commentator for more than 10 years.
Sources @espn tell me @bomani_jones radio show being canceled because he's lost over 90 affiliates & has worst ratings in ESPN radio history
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) November 2, 2017
ESPN will spin it as him quitting to focus on TV. But this isn't true. Radio show's a total disaster, like most of @espn's recent decisions.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) November 2, 2017
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
