Former The Breakfast Club co-host Angela Yee has broken her silence on the recent friction between current hosts Jess Hilarious and Loren LoRosa, offering insight into the dynamics of the iconic radio show and the pressures of navigating fame in the social media era.
Yee, who left the program in 2022 after 12 years, revealed that the show initially planned to bring on two new personalities after her departure, a detail that adds new context to the ongoing drama.
The tension erupted publicly after Jess Hilarious, a comedian who joined The Breakfast Club as Yee’s replacement in 2023, went on a social media rant questioning her role on the show. Her frustrations stemmed from speculation that co-host Loren LoRosa, who filled in during Jess’ maternity leave earlier this year, might permanently replace her. Hilarious even referenced Yee in her outburst, hinting at parallels between their experiences.
The Way Up with Angela Yee host empathized with Jess’ situation during a recent interview with FOX 5. “A lot of times, it is social media that tends to get people riled up,” she said. “Outside forces… that’s what makes tensions sometimes build.” She acknowledged radio personalities’ unique challenges, where public perception often amplifies behind-the-scenes struggles.
Rather than condemning Hilarious’ fiery remarks, Yee framed the incident as a potential turning point. “I don’t think she ruined her career,” Yee asserted. “What’s good is when you can have a blow-up and work through it.” She suggested that Jess’ raw honesty might resonate with audiences: “A lot of people can relate to being frustrated at work… This could be an advantage.”
Yee’s comments also shed light on the show’s evolving structure. After her exit, producers reportedly aimed to hire two hosts to fill her role, a plan that may explain why both Jess and Loren currently share the mic. “They always said they were gonna hire two people,” Yee noted, hinting that the duo’s coexistence could be intentional rather than a temporary fix.
While the clash raised eyebrows, Yee emphasized that conflict isn’t uncommon in high-stakes entertainment environments. “When you’re working with people every single day, things happen,” she said. Angela Yee argued that the key is whether the team uses the tension to strengthen their chemistry, a lesson she learned during her decade-long tenure alongside Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy. “What is good,” she opined. “Is when you can have a blow-up and work through it.”
For now, Jess Hilarious remains part of The Breakfast Club, and fans are watching closely to see if the drama fizzles or fuels a new chapter for the show.
