Big Tigger is officially heading back to Atlanta airwaves.
After spending the last few months away from the microphone, the Emmy nominated radio and television personality is returning to V 103’s “The Big Tigger Morning Show” alongside co host Francesca Amiker on Monday, Sept. 14. The popular morning show airs weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m.
The return marks a new chapter for Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, following a challenging summer that included his arrest and subsequent decision to step away from the show.
Morgan was arrested by Sandy Springs Police in June and charged with aggravated battery and third degree cruelty to children in connection with allegations involving his estranged wife. Tigger publicly denied the allegations and later announced in July that he would temporarily step away from the morning show to focus on his family and allow his legal team space to handle the matter, according to CBS News.
Earlier this month, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute the case. According to a Sept. 4 court document obtained by The Atlanta Journal Constitution, prosecutors reviewed the facts and evidence before deciding not to move forward with prosecution.
Now Tigger is ready to get back to work.
He took to Instagram to thank the people who supported him throughout the difficult period.
“I want to thank everyone who stood with me and kept faith over the last couple of months,” Morgan said in a statement. “It’s been one of the most difficult times for my family and I, but happily, I can finally exhale and close this chapter.”
While Tigger may have been absent from the V 103 studio, he certainly was not sitting still.
The veteran media personality spent part of his time away trading the microphone for a bicycle as he documented his cycling journey on Instagram. Tigger participated in the American Cancer Society’s 300 mile challenge on behalf of his Big Tigger Foundation, continuing his commitment to promoting health, fitness and community involvement.
The Big Tigger Foundation focuses on uplifting young people through education while encouraging healthy lifestyles through mental and physical fitness.
That mission also comes to life through Big Tigger’s Beltline Bike Fest, an annual community event that brings Atlantans together for a bike ride through the city. The event includes free health screenings, music, performances, giveaways and celebrity guests, while 300 deserving children receive free bicycles from Huffy Bicycles.
Outside of his community work, Tigger has also seemingly been soaking up one of his newest and most important roles: fatherhood.
The new dad has shared glimpses of life with his baby boy on social media and has made it clear that raising his son in a positive and loving environment remains a priority as he moves forward.
“As I continue to work through everything that has happened over the past few months, my full attention from this point forward will be focused on raising my son in a positive, loving environment, and my work on and off air.”
After months away, Atlanta listeners will once again hear a familiar voice bright and early Monday morning.
Welcome back, Tigg.
