Z100 is adding a new voice to its nighttime lineup. Kayla Thomas joins New York’s iconic CHR station starting July 27.
What We Know: Thomas will host nights from 6-10 p.m. on WHTZ-FM. She’s a 2026 Gracie Award winner and Ink Magazine “30 Under 30 Radio Superstar.” Her career launched from an internship in Roanoke, Virginia. Since 2022, she’s hosted late nights at 102.7 KIIS-FM in Los Angeles.
What They Said: “I’m thrilled to join Z100 as the new night personality,” Thomas said. “Being on Z100 has been a dream of mine since I started in radio. As someone who grew up on the East Coast, coming home makes this moment even more special.” Z100 PD and iHeartMedia VP of CHR Programming Mark Adams praised her talent behind the mic, on camera, and across social media.
What Remains Unclear: No details have emerged about her predecessor in the nighttime slot. It’s also unknown whether her KIIS-FM duties continue after the transition. Her role with Ultra Music Festival hasn’t been addressed in the announcement.
What It Means: Thomas brings proven syndication experience to one of radio’s most prestigious CHR brands. She previously helped grow PopCrush Nights into the top syndicated CHR nighttime program nationally. Landing at Z100 is a significant career milestone.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.
