JoJo Wright

JoJo Wright (JoJo On The Radio) is an American who works on KIIS-FM and is poised to become television’s next breakout star with his unique style and growing reputation.

Professional Life

JoJo co-hosted the Fox 2006 Teen Choice Awards Red Carpet Live Pre-Show with Jillian Barberie. He has made multiple appearances on CNN’s “Showbiz Tonight” and was a celebrity panelist on NBC’s “FAME”. After JoJo broke his arm in a bizarre arm-wrestling accident, the tabloid magazine Star showcased JoJo’s “Big Break” with photos from the set of “FAME”, as well as X-rays of his arm. JoJo took his wit to an international television audience as the co-creator and host of the U.K. interview special “Grilled” (Trouble Network, 2006). He also serves as first time producer/creator on the reality tv project “Mystery Men” (details tba). JoJo will appear on an upcoming episode of CW’s “Pussycat Dolls Presents: The Search for the Next Doll.” He co-hosted the 2003 and 2004 holiday specials “Jingle Ball Rock” on Fox and was a presenter at the Fox 2001 Teen Choice Awards.

JoJo also co-hosted ABC's "Disco Ball" and "The Mix" on the WB Network. He was a backstage reporter at the 2000 and 2001 Radio Music Awards (ABC) and the 2003 and 2004 Radio Music Awards (NBC). JoJo was featured on The TV Guide Channel specials “The Man’s Guide To TV” and “2007 Summer Movie Hunks and Babes” and their 2003 and 2004 MTV Video Music Awards specials. He was also featured in the “E! True Hollywood Story: ‘NSync”, MTV specials "Launch with Justin Timberlake" and "Becoming: Nelly", BET’s “Blowin’ Up: Fatty Koo” and TLC‘s “Perfect Proposal”. As host of Michael Jackson’s charity event/birthday party at Neverland Ranch, JoJo introduced Michael on stage and presented him with a birthday cake. US Weekly featured what JoJo considers a highlight of his career - having Michael Jackson personally smash cake in his face! JoJo played himself on the NBC Saturday morning sitcom “City Guys”, showed off his acting skills in “Bring It On: All or Nothing”, the pilot “The Mostly Real Vitamin C Reality Show” starring actress/singer Vitamin C and lent his voice for the opening segments of seasons 3 and 4 of VH1’s “The Surreal Life”. He also had starring roles in several independent films, including the thriller “Fierce Friend”, which gave JoJo a chance to show his darker side. JoJo grew up in Houston, TX and broke into radio at a young age. Since arriving at KIIS in 1997, JoJo was the winner of the 2003 Radio Music Awards Top 40 Air Personality of the Year, nominated as Top 40 Air Personality of the Year by Radio Music Awards in 2004 and 2005 and Billboard Magazine in 2001. JoJo has a concert named in his honor - “JOJO JAM" – an end of summer event created by JoJo and brought to life by KIIS. Going into its 8th year, he took JoJo Jam on the road for the first time ever “JoJo Jam Tour.” Recognized as one of the top young talents in the industry, he is represented by the William Morris Agency and has various projects in development

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