Joe Clair, the longtime co-host of FOX 5’s “DMV Zone” since its inception, announced that today’s episode will be his final appearance on the show. A touching farewell video aired during the episode, highlighting some of the memorable moments Clair has shared over the years.
During the farewell segment, Clair expressed his gratitude for the support he’s received and explained his decision to step down. “I have some other things I have to go take care of and it came to a head with me, the wife, the other things, and now was the time. Now was the time to go ahead and step and go do what I needed to do, which means I will not be here every afternoon like we’ve been since we started this show,” he said.
Per his FOX5 bio, Clair is a veteran host, entertainer, radio personality, and well-known comedian in the DMV. He previously hosted WPGC-FM’s Joe Clair Morning Show. He has also hosted other radio programs such as WPGC’s Sunday Night Hip-Hop Show, WQHT-FM New York, SiriusXM’s Foxxhole in Los Angeles and WVEE-FM Atlanta.
Clair has hosted several television programs including BET’s Rap City, Madd Sports and Take the Cake. He has been featured on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central’s Comic Groove, Showtime at the Apollo, Starz’s Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-Up and BET’s Comic View.