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102.1 the Edge Welcomes Return of Rick Campanelli

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  • Toronto’s 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM)  and Entertainment Tonight Canada are delighted to welcome Canadian media personality Rick Campanelli back on air after a four month parental leave and the birth of his third son, Harrison.

    For his first week back, Rick will be co-hosting ET Canada from Las Vegas with Cheryl Hickey. Then, as of June 27th, Rick will be in Toronto to kick off his new double-duty weekday routine with mornings on102.1 the Edge. The new triple threat morning show team, Fred and Mel with Rick Campanelli, will be on-air weekdays from 5:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Every evening Rick will resume his role on ET Canada, bringing top entertainment stories to over half a million viewers across the country on Global.

    “With his extensive knowledge of music and pop culture, Rick Campanelli is a stellar addition to the Edge’s morning lineup,” says Ross MacLeod, Senior Program Director, 102.1 the Edge. “Rick brings a new perspective to the show that I know listeners will love.”

    Rick began his career in 1994 as a MuchMusic VJ before joining Entertainment Tonight Canada’s original on-air team in 2024. Since then, he has profiled some of the world’s most renowned celebrities and continues to deliver the latest entertainment news to viewers across Canada.