Nick McIlwain, a familiar voice on 93.3 WMMR's "Preston & Steve Show," announced Wednesday he's leaving the station after more than two decades as part of the morning show's on-air team.

McIlwain, who joined WMMR in 1999, said his decision was partly driven by the departure of former colleague Kathy Romano , who was laid off by 'MMR owner Beasley Media Group in May after 22 years with the station. McIlwain also talked about the impact of losing his mentor at the station, disc jockey Pierre Robert, who died last month .

"Our entire lives have just been thrown into chaos over the last few months," McIlwain said. "It's just been a lot, and a lot of ups and downs. And lately, for me anyway, more downs than ups."

"Preston & Steve" has been the top-rated morning show in the Philadelphi

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