Ellen K Signs Multi-Year Extension with KOST 103.5
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 10:35am CT |
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 Ellen K (photo credit: iHeartMedia) |
iHeartMedia Los Angeles has signed veteran air personality Ellen K to a new multi-year contract extension, ensuring she will continue hosting the "Ellen K Morning Show" on KOST 103.5, the AC outlet's morning program.
The agreement continues Ellen K's long-running success in Los Angeles while extending her reach nationwide through the syndicated "Ellen K Weekend Show," which airs on 48 iHeartMedia stations, including WLTW/New York, WLIT/Chicago, KODA/Houston and KDGE/Dallas.
"Ellen has built one of the most successful and enduring morning shows in the country," said Paul Corvino, Regional President for iHeartMedia. "Her remarkable ability to connect with listeners, combined with her infectious energy and unmistakable voice, has made her one of LA's most beloved personalities."
Ellen K said she remains passionate about morning radio and the relationships she has built with listeners, co-workers and advertisers. She also highlighted the continued growth of her nationally syndicated weekend show and the recently launched "Therapy Thursday" podcast, which she co-hosts with licensed therapist Sara Dash and morning show co-host Ryan Manno.
She recently earned a nomination for the 2026 Marconi Award for Best Major Market Personality. Her career includes more than two decades of Los Angeles morning radio success, beginning as Rick Dees' sidekick and later serving as Ryan Seacrest's co-host on KIIS-FM.
A Radio Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ellen K has also voiced numerous high-profile television events, including the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Emmy Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards. She will also serve as the voice of the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Festival on Disney and Hulu.
