Former co-hosts of Toronto Q107 morning man John Derringer are accusing him of workplace harassment and alleging that station owner Corus Entertainment allowed the behaviour to remain unchecked for years.
Derringer could not be reached for comment. The Star has sent Corus and Derringer detailed questions about allegations raised by the four former co-hosts. A Corus spokesperson said they cannot comment on specifics due to the ongoing investigation. That posting by Valentyne prompted current and former radio personalities to take to social media and the airwaves to say that allegations of abusive behaviour by Derringer were an open secret in the Toronto radio scene for years.In her video, Valentyne spoke of taking a “dream job” as a radio host, but she ended up working for up to four hours a day in an unventilated space where other people were vaping, something she strongly objected to. Despite her complaints nothing was done.
Reflecting on the outpouring of support since she posted her video, Valentyne said many people have come forward to share their experiences. She said there was no specific reason for her to speak out at this time. After Valentyne posted her video, other former co-hosts voiced their support for Valentyne. The Star has interviewed three of them.
Holloway, like the other co-hosts the Star spoke to, said she is used to working with tough colleagues and bosses, but Derringer was different. She and the two other former co-hosts the Star spoke to said they were told by senior staff at the station that Derringer was sent to anger management counselling on several occasions.
Andrea Rooz did traffic and some co-hosting duties in the early 2000s. She said she and Derringer also had great chemistry, until one day when she said Derringer got angry. The morning show involves spinning music — classic rock — and fun banter in between. Rooz said that, one morning on air, Derringer was talking about how he had quit smoking and he gave a laundry list of the perks, money he was saving and how much better he felt.
What’s amazing is that this is only coming out now. My ex wouldn’t get on the elevator with him a decade ago.
_kevindonovan Okay everyone should have said something but the bosses still would have done nothing. People needed their jobs. JV had an issue with arrogance as well not like him blame the bosses and the industry
_kevindonovan Well the investigation isn't completed. So lets not assume guilt until it is completed. That is the way our justice system works ...you have to investigate, gather evidence and prove guilt.
_kevindonovan A lot of people who have worked with this guy say he is a self-centered jerk. Not surprised.
_kevindonovan If you are unwilling to stand up to a bully, you should leave immediately. It isn't a matter of what should or shouldn't be but what you're prepared to do about it.
_kevindonovan Hmm. JD in trouble.. accused of misogyny? No way….
_kevindonovan 😳
_kevindonovan I’m sorry to know this. But not surprised. I spent about 20 yrs in radio and left bc an abusive, maniacal asshole got away with WAY too much. For years. My PD and other males did ZERO to help despite my asking.
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