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KP Joins Jeff and Backstage Ben on 97.5 and 105.3 VIRGIN RADIO Morning Show in London/Kitchener, Beginning June 3

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– Jeff Kelly and Backstage Ben welcome new co-host Kelly Peter on 97.5 and 105.3 VIRGIN RADIO’s morning show, waking up listeners with the biggest hit songs and the latest trending topics, airing weekdays from 5:30 – 10 a.m. ET –

LONDON (May 31, 2024) – As announced this morning on London and Kitchener’s #1 Hit Music Stations, 97.5 and 105.3 VIRGIN RADIO, Kelly Peter joins Jeff Kelly and Backstage Ben to host the station’s morning show, beginning Monday, June 3. JEFF, KP & BACKSTAGE BEN airs weekday mornings from 5:30 – 10 a.m. ET on 97.5 FM and 105.3 FM in London and Kitchener-Waterloo region, and for listeners across Canada via audio live stream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. The new JEFF, KP & BACKSTAGE BEN show brightens up listeners’ morning routine with all the biggest hits, as well as entertaining and fun discussions on the latest trending topics making waves in London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and beyond. “We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Peter to the morning show as she joins Jeff Kelly and Backstage Ben on 97.5 and 105.3 VIRGIN RADIO,” said Jennifer McLellan, General Manager, Bell Media Southwestern Ontario. “Jeff, KP, and Backstage Ben are all beloved personalities, and we can’t wait for listeners to hear how much energy and enthusiasm they bring to mornings.” Kelly Peter is familiar to audiences in London and Kitchener-Waterloo as the former host of 97.5 VIRGIN RADIO’s afternoon program. After beginning her career with the station in 2008, Kelly has since hosted a variety of shows on both 97.5 VIRGIN RADIO and PURE COUNTRY 93. With a passion for animal rescue and DIY home projects, Kelly brings a unique voice to the station’s morning show. Jeff Kelly and Backstage Ben are well-known for their work as co-hosts on VIRGIN RADIO mornings since 2016 in London and 2021 in Kitchener-Waterloo. Working across Ontario throughout their radio careers, Jeff and Backstage Ben are engaging hosts famous for the listener-favourite “Beat Backstage Ben” trivia. They are also key supporters of many charities across London and Kitchener-Waterloo. All iHeartRadio Canada stations are available across Canada via live stream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. iHeartRadio Canada stations are also connected through Alexa, Siri, and Google Home smart speakers.

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