Popular American radio and television personality Craig Carton is reportedly set to leave WFAN, find out the reason behind his move, and some details about his personal life, salary and net worth
Craig Carton is set to leave WFAN after nearly three years of enjoying successful radio ratings to join Fox Sports.
Who is Craig Carton, salary, net worth, bio, age, family, wife, kids and photo
Craig Carton reveals reason behind WFAN exit
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— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 15, 2023
Craig Carton on leaving WFAN: "Over the last 9 months, we have had active, open convos, and Evan has been a part of those. My leaving is not a surprise to Evan, or to WFAN. I’m blessed WFAN has allowed me to navigate this, and come to the decision that is best for my family."
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) June 15, 2023
Following his decision to leave, WFAN are now looking for a suitable replacement, with several leads tipped to join.
Reason behind Craig Carton leaving WFAN
According to sources, the reason behind Craig Carton leaving WFAN is because he was offered a morning show at the cable sports network FS1. The show will bear his name, “The Carton Show.” Moreover, the exit comes with a lucrative deal with Craig set to earn a seven-figure cheque.
Sources claim that Carton will now leave WFAN in just a little over a week. Reports indicate that the deal was just too sweet for Carton as he would be receiving a significant increase financially. Moreover, reports indicate that Audacy president Chris Oliviero, who is in charge of WFAN was okay with the move and gave his blessings to Carton to pursue the FS1 deal.
Craig Carton brief bio and age
Craig Harris Carton is an American radio and television personality who was born on 31 January 1969, New Rochelle, New York, United States. He is currently 54-years-old and has a brother named Jeffrey I. Carton. Craig works as the co-host of the Carton and Roberts sports radio program on WFAN.
However, Carton will now leave WFAN and appear nationally on Fox Sports 1 full-time as the host of The Carton Show on weekday mornings. Prior to starting out his career, Craig attended New Rochelle High School, Syracuse University and the S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications.
Craig Carton wife
Craig Carton is currently married to Kim Carton, who was a successful businesswoman. Kim was born in 1975 in Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, and she is currently 47 years old. She had a successful career in the clothing industry and previously ran a charity organization called the Tic Toc stop foundation.
Craig Carton children
Carton and his wife Kim have four children together named Anthony, Lucky, Sonny, and Mickey.
Craig Carton salary
According to various sources, Craig Carton earns an annual salary of $1 million as the host of the Boomer and Carton in the Morning radio program. During the peak of his radio career, Craig was earning $2 million per year.
Craig Carton net worth
Sources estimate that his current net worth is around $4 million.
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