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The 'Kings of Comedy' star, who launched the show on July 20, 2009, gave the station its two-week notice at the end of July, a source close to the show tells BV Buzz.
The 47-year-old comic had been embroiled in a peculiar behind-the-scenes battle after not being paid by the show's owners after nearly six months of being on the air.
In January, Hughley partnered with WRKS' parent company, Emmis Broadcasting, and sued the syndication company URBan Radio, the actual owners of the 'D.L. Hughley Morning Show.'
Then URBan filed a countersuit against Emmis, claiming that their contract was valid and WRKS owed URBan $800,000 in commercial time and 168 commercial minutes a week. The syndication company also sought $2.5 million in damages.
"He still hasn't been paid," said the source. "It's amazing he worked that long without compensation!"
TV and radio personality Jacque Reid and comedian Steve Wilson rounded out the 'D.L. Hughley Morning Show' on-air team.
(Read: 'Jacque's Back: TV Host Returns To 'The View')
The Los Angeles native, who continues to tour the country as a sought-after standup comic, still provides a weekly commentary on the nationally syndicated 'Tom Joyner Morning Show.'
It was also just announced that Hughley will guest star on CBS's 'Hawaii Five-O.'
For related stories, read: 'Last Laugh: D.L. Hughley Ends His CNN Show'
'Donnie Simpson: Former BET Host Leaves Radio Gig'
& 'No Mo' Radio: Mo'Nique's Syndicated Afternoon Show Canceled.'
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By: Jewel on 8/16/2010 12:47PM
YEAH!!! He was terrible anyway!
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By: Lisa on 8/19/2010 7:17PM
They're remaking Hawaii Five-0.LMBAO this must be a joke. I remember the original when I was a kid. This show will probably get canned after the first Episode. What next Mod Squad. These Classic show are not meant to be redone they are a thing of the past.
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By: Jewel on 8/16/2010 2:31PM
Oh, you are so right.
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By: Gail on 8/17/2010 5:30PM
lisa...i agree, as much as i loved the original shows, i was kinda looking forward to seeing what they would do with re-make.
but you're probably right, it will get cancelled, unless they come up with an extraordinary plot.
sometimes it's better to leave the classics alone. you can't improve on it or copy it.
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By: msgonzo10 on 8/16/2010 3:41PM
I'm sorry to see DL's show end - he was a welcome change from Steve Harvey's show where no matter what Steve says, it's the funniest thing Carla and Shirley have ever heard. DL/Jackie/Steve & Bob Slade gave you the perfect balance of comedy, news, intelligent debate with just enough bafoonery to make you laugh at loud in your car on the morning drive. I will miss them - they were the only reason I'd listen to regular radio instead of SIRIUS in the mornings.
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By: nomohaight on 8/17/2010 1:22PM
I agree with MSGONZO. I got tired of the phony sounding laughter on Steve's show and his "preaching". I was not a big D.L. fan before but I enjoyed his radio show for the balance of intelligent discourse and commentarty. Great music and laughs.
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By: Shoutinkid on 8/22/2010 12:09PM
I couldn't agree with you more msgonzo10. They had the perfect balance. With all due respect to Steve Harvey. The same old bits, the lack of intelligent dialogue and yes unfortunately the constant country dialect gets old and tired. We're gonna miss D.L. in New York.
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By: Charles on 10/16/2010 3:29AM
I disagree. I found the Steve Harvey Show to be very entertaining. I can't say the say the same about Mr. Hugley. I watched his CNN show and listed to him on the Tom Joyner Show. He is constantly race baiting, gay bashing, and his points are never based on facts. He basically spreads more misinformation. His rant on The View with Sherri Shepard about down-low gay men was the last straw.
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By: SABRINA on 8/17/2010 7:22AM
THANK YOU GOD HE IS GONE....BRING JEFF FOXX BACK OR GET DONNIE SIMPSON
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By: jbjg24m on 8/17/2010 7:03AM
if i had not been pd in a month i would have ended then !
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