Femi Abebefe, co-host of the BetMGM Network’s popular sports betting program You Better You Bet, announced his departure from the show during his final episode Wednesday, confirming he will not join co-host Nick Kostos on the program’s upcoming move to Westwood One Sports next week.
In an on-air statement, Abebefe acknowledged the difficult nature of the decision, describing it as beyond his control.
“It’s not my decision to be honest and to be frank, like it’s disappointing, it sucks. I’m gonna be completely honest about that, but that’s the business that we’re in,” he said. “A lot of people would love to do what Nick [Kostos] and I do. To hang out with your friends and talk about sports for a living. It’s the greatest job, in my opinion. I absolutely love it, but this is one of the downsides of that job. I leave with no ill will towards anyone.”
Abebefe, who joined You Better You Bet in 2024, reflected on his 16-month tenure with gratitude, emphasizing the unique experience the show provided.
“I love what this show was all about, and doing this for the last 16 months. Although I wish it was for much, much longer than that, has been a real treat for me in my career, and I really do appreciate that,” he said.
The announcement comes as Westwood One Sports prepares to relaunch You Better You Bet with Kostos leading the program on its new network. In October, Audacy and Cumulus Media announced the merger of Infinity Sports Network and BetMGM Network as extension to the partnership between Audacy and Cumulus Media’s Westwood One, the sole distributor of both Audacy owned networks.
The host also expressed appreciation for the program’s audience, highlighting the competitive media landscape and the time listeners spent with the show.
“There’s so many options that you guys have out there. Whether it’s sports betting, content, traditional sports media, like other things, news, politics, whatever. We have so many options that we can choose to entertain us in 2025—now we’re about to be 2026—the fact that you guys spend, even if it’s 15 minutes or if it’s for the entire show, like I really am appreciative of that, and for everyone welcoming me in,” Abebefe said.
While he will not be part of the Westwood One relaunch, his tenure on the show is still remembered. He was known for engaging analysis, camaraderie with Kostos, and a strong connection with listeners navigating the expanding sports betting industry.
No further details were provided about Abebefe’s next professional endeavors. His comments suggested he remains appreciative of the experience. He also appears open to future opportunities.
The new Westwood One Sports weekday schedule is as follows beginning December 29:
- 6am – 9am: Drake C. Toll
- 9am – Noon: You Better You Bet with Nick Kostos
- Noon – 3pm: Chris Bleck & Adam Abdalla
- 3pm – 6pm: The Jim Rome Show
- 6pm – 11pm: BetMGM Tonight with Brad Evans and Pat Boyle
- 11pm – 3am: WWO Sports Tonight — Lynnell Willingham (Mon-Wed), Josh Graham (Wed-Fri)
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