The Muttons are a Singaporean radio presenter and restauranter duo consisting of Justin Ang (Chinese: 洪伟扬) and Vernon Anthonisz. The pair first began their career in June 2005 on Mediacorp-owned radio station 987FM before moving to Class 95 in 2015, hosting the Muttons in the Morning show.[1] The pair won the Best Radio Show Award twice at the Singapore Radio Awards in 2010 and 2011.[2][3] The pair also own multiple restaurants.
The Muttons | |
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 Justin Ang (right) and Vernon Anthonisz (left) in 2022 | |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenters Restauranters |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Employer(s) | 987FM; 2005–2015 Class 95; 2015–present |
| Notable work | Muttons in the Morning |
| Awards | Best Radio Show (2010 and 2011) |
Radio career
editThe Muttons began their radio career in June 2005, hosting the Muttons on the Move show on radio station 987FM.[1] In May 2007, the Muttons were suspended for their participation in "No Bra Day", where they challenged young models into competing to see who could remove their bras in the fastest time possible. They returned in July, hosting the night show Muttons To Midnight.[4][5]
In 2010, the pair won the Best Radio Award at the Singapore Radio Awards 2010 and released an album, The Mutton Show: What the Bleah!.[2] In 2011, they won the Best Radio Award again.[3] In 2015, the Muttons moved to Class 95, hosting the morning show Muttons in the Morning.[6] In 2020, the Muttons launched a podcast, The Mutton Sandwich Podcast.[7]
Other ventures
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In 2018, the Muttons launched their first restaurant, Fook Kin, after partnering with Fat Boys to acquire the restaurant. Fook Kin sells Cantonese-style char siu.[8][9] In 2019, their Fook Kin restaurant at Old Airport Road caught on fire. Nobody was injured as all 40 diners were evacuated safely.[10]
In 2022, they launched their second restaurant, Itchy Bun. Itchy Bun sells Japanese-style food.[11] In 2023, the Muttons took over Thai-style restaurant Korat Thai Cafe at Orchard Towers.[12][13]
Personal lives
editJustin Ang
editAng is an only child who lived with his parents till 2024, where he moved out and bought a S$2.5 million penthouse. He is married to Ilona Loo, a director at a market research firm.[14] Ang was nominated at the Top 10 awards at the 2014 Star Awards.[15]
Vernon Anthonisz
editAnthonisz is of English, Dutch, and Portuguese descent and briefly lived in Indonesia.[16] In 2022, he bought a S$1.45 million condominium for his wife Jayne Tham, an influencer and marketing manager, and their 3 sons.[17][18]
References
edit- ^ a b Rohani, Siti (18 November 2023). "Things I would tell my younger self: Class 95 DJs Justin Ang and Vernon A". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Muttons stew". TODAY. 27 September 2010. p. 46. Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ a b "Fun at the Singapore Radio Awards 2011". TODAY. 26 November 2011. p. 14. Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt". TODAY. 31 May 2007. p. 6. Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Stunt was exploitative and inappropriate, says MDA". TODAY. 5 June 2007. p. 8. Retrieved 10 August 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "The Muttons move to Class 95FM in big radio revamp". TODAY. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Tseng, Douglas (27 October 2020). "The Muttons On Finding Out On Their Podcast That Sonia Chew And Joakim Gomez Once Dated: "We Genuinely Got A Shock When We Heard That"". 8days. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Fook Kin, the edgy new roast meat restaurant opened by Class 95 DJs The Muttons". Coconuts Singapore. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Sabrina, Nelly (26 September 2018). "Fook Kin – An Edgy Chinese Roast Meat Restaurant Opened By Class 95 DJs 'The Muttons'!". Shout. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Yip, Jieying (6 July 2019). "Class 95 DJs The Muttons' Restaurant Fook Kin Caught Fire, 40 Diners Safely Evacuated". TODAY. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Abdullah, Shameelah (26 January 2022). "Class 95 DJs Vernon A and Justin Ang opening 'easykaya' eatery called Itchy Bun". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Lee, Wei Lin (4 June 2023). "Class 95 DJs The Muttons are new owners of Orchard Towers' Korat Thai Cafe". Mothership. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Melissa, Teo (5 June 2023). "'Continue its legacy': The Muttons buy over Korat Thai Cafe, launch exciting menu items". AsiaOne. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Chan, Ilsa (23 March 2024). "Justin Ang, 42, Secretly Bought His $2.5Mil Penthouse 'Cos He Didn't Know How To Tell His Parents He's Moving Out". 8days. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Dang, Hui Ling; Goh, Joanna (15 March 2014). "SA20: A new generation of Top 10 artistes?". Star Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Tan, Tammi (10 March 2015). "My secret Singaporean side: Which Mutton is the bigger ah beng?". 8days. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Wong, Rebecca (3 April 2022). "Vernon A Hides His Clothes In The Balcony Of His S$1.45M Condo So His Wife Won't Scold Him For Shopping". 8days. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Ee, Jia Tan (29 November 2021). "Class 95 DJ Vernon A, Father of 3 Boys, Share On What Its Like Being A #Boydad". Little Day Out. Retrieved 10 August 2024.