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The I-Man Cometh

He's baaaaack—new deal could have Don Imus back on the airwaves by December

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 6, 2007 12:39 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Don Imus is on the comeback trail. Six months after a racially insensitive quip got him fired, Imus is close to a deal that would give him a nationally syndicated radio show on major New York station WABC, the Washington Post reports. Barring a last-minute snag, Citadel Broadcasting, owner of 243 stations, would pay Imus millions for a December return.

“He did something wrong,” Citadel’s CEO told the New York Times, referring to Imus' infamous slur about the Rutgers women's baskeball team. “He's more than paid the price for what he did.” Imus is already assembling his team, which will likely include a black panelist alongside longtime collaborators. Less certain is a TV return.

Don Imus, left, and Rev. Al Sharpton appear face-to-face on Rev. Sharpton's radio show, in New York Monday April 9, 2007. Sharpton, who urged the Imus' firing, wouldn't object if the radio personality returned to the airwaves. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FILE)
Don Imus, left, and Rev. Al Sharpton appear face-to-face on Rev. Sharpton's radio show, in New York Monday April 9, 2007. Sharpton, who urged the Imus' firing, wouldn't object if the radio personality...   (Associated Press)
Radio host Don Imus arrives at his Manhattan residence Friday, April 13, 2007 in New York. Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer said Friday the team had accepted radio host Don Imus' apology. She said he deserves a chance to move on but hopes the furor his racist and...
Radio host Don Imus arrives at his Manhattan residence Friday, April 13, 2007 in New York. Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer said Friday the team had accepted radio host Don Imus' apology....   (Associated Press)
Radio personality Don Imus appears on Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, in New York in this April 9, 2007, file photo. Imus has reached a settlement with CBS over his multimillion-dollar contract and is negotiating with WABC radio to resume his broadcasting career there, according to CBS and a person...
Radio personality Don Imus appears on Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, in New York in this April 9, 2007, file photo. Imus has reached a settlement with CBS over his multimillion-dollar contract and is...   (Associated Press)
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