Radio One News/Talk 1110 WBT Charlotte/99.3 WBT-FM Chester is bringing longtime Charlotte morning personality TJ Ritchie back to the local market to host an evening talk show from 7-9pm weekdays starting Tuesday, May 27.
Ritchie is best known as being half of the syndicated “Ace & TJ Show” (now “TJ & Riggins”), that was heard in Charlotte on 95.1 WNKS from 1998-2012 and 2022-24, 96.1 WHQC from 2012-22, and 104.7 WKQC from May-September 2024.
Ritchie said, “This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and getting to do it on the legendary WBT is such a thrill. The timing is perfect because there are so many people who are just starting to become interested in the political landscape of our culture. Being ‘America’s Coolest Conservative,’ I’ll be able to engage them with a high energy, fun, and humorous show. It’s going to be spectacular. All of that AND I get to keep my day job!”
Radio One Charlotte VP/GM Marsha Landess commented, “TJ’s history of compelling, hilarious and engaging radio combined with his commitment to advertisers’ success speaks for itself. Bringing him into the WBT and Radio One Charlotte family is a win-win for everyone. I am so pleased that The TJ Ritchie Show will have a home on WBT!”
WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer added, “WBT’s history of night-time programming boasts some of radio’s biggest names – Bob Lacey, ‘Hello’ Henry Boggan, and ‘Charlotte’s Most Beloved,’ John Hancock. When the opportunity to add TJ to that list presented itself, there was nothing to think about besides a start date. We are beyond excited for TJ to bring entertaining late, live, and local programming back to Charlotte on WBT!”
