BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhuanet) -- After eight months in radio broadcasting purgatory for uttering racist and sexist remarks, shock jock Don Imus is scheduled to return to the real world of radio Dec. 3.

Radio talk-show host Don Imus speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton (not pictured) during Sharpton's radio show, in New York, April 9, 2007, where Imus apologized for insensitive remarks he made last week about the Rutgers women's basketball team.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

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Citadel Broadcasting Corp. made the announcement Thursday, confirming long-rumored reports that Imus was coming back to morning drive time on New York-based WABC-AM. Imus was fired April 12 by CBS Radio amid a firestorm of controversy over his "nappy-headed hos" remark about the Rutgers University women's basketball team.

"We are ecstatic to bring Don Imus back to morning radio," said WABC radio President and General Manager Steve Borneman. "Don’s unique brand of humor, knowledge of the issues and ability to attract big-name guests is unparalleled. He is rested, fired up and ready to do great radio."

Imus will return as will Charles McCord, his longtime newsman, and other members of his morning team, Citadel said in announcing the move. It did not specifically mention Bernard McGuirk, the producer who instigated Imus on the Rutgers comment and was fired as well.

No financial details were made public in the four-paragraph announcement of Imus’return. Imus’attorney, Martin Garbus, confirmed the deal, but did not elaborate on the details.

There was also no word on syndication or any TV deal for the Imus show. His “Imus In the Morning” program aired on more than 70 stations and the MSNBC cable network. (MSNBC is a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC Universal.)

Imus will replace the morning team of Curtis Sliwa and Ron Kuby on the Citadel Broadcasting-owned station. The pair had hosted the WABC drive-time show for nearly eight years, and Kuby said he was told Thursday afternoon not to show up for work on Friday.

"I've had a fantastic, great run," Kuby said. "Our show has enjoyed the best audience ─ intelligent, compassionate, decent and kind. The new owners don't want that kind of show."

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