EMAP have revealed more about their planned revamp for Kiss FM. As previously reported, Kiss is relaunching its London station in a bid to halt recent listening figure declines, with a shift back towards the station's dance origins rather than the R&B heavy playlist of recent years. With that in mind, Carl Cox and Armin Van Buren have both been recruited to present shows on the station, while Justin Wilkes, who used to present the weekend dance show on Capital Radio, has been recruited for a morning show. As for the peak time breakfast show host, which has been presented by Robin Banks since the sudden departure of Bam Bam earlier this year, there is no official word as to the future of the slot - although MediaBulletin are reporting that the plan is to keep Banks on breakfast.
Announcing the new changes, Kiss PD Andy Roberts told reporters that the new schedule was an "exciting mix between established local talent; excellent new signings and some superstar names".