The Muttons Explained

The Muttons
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Occupation:Radio presenters
Restauranters
Years Active:2005–present
Employer:987FM
2005–2015
Class 95
  • 2015–present
  • Notable Works:Muttons in the Morning
    Awards:Best Radio Show (2010 and 2011)

    The Muttons are a Singaporean radio presenter and restauranter duo consisting of Justin Ang 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.

    Radio career

    The Muttons began their radio career in June 2005, hosting the Muttons on the Move show on radio station 987FM. 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!. In 2011, they won the Best Radio Award again. 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

    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

    Justin Ang

    Ang is an only child who lived with his parents till 2024, where he moved out and bought a 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

    Anthonisz is of English, Dutch, and Portuguese descent and briefly lived in Indonesia.[16] In 2022, he bought a condominium for his wife Jayne Tham, an influencer and marketing manager, and their 3 sons.[17] [18]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Rohani . Siti . 18 November 2023 . Things I would tell my younger self: Class 95 DJs Justin Ang and Vernon A . 10 August 2024 . CNA Lifestyle . en.
    2. News: 27 September 2010 . Muttons stew . 10 August 2024 . . 46 . NewspaperSG.
    3. News: 26 November 2011 . Fun at the Singapore Radio Awards 2011 . 10 August 2024 . . 14 . NewspaperSG.
    4. News: 31 May 2007 . MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt . 10 August 2024 . . 6 . NewspaperSG.
    5. News: 5 June 2007 . Stunt was exploitative and inappropriate, says MDA . 10 August 2024 . . 8 . NewspaperSG.
    6. News: 23 February 2015 . The Muttons move to Class 95FM in big radio revamp . 10 August 2024 . TODAY.
    7. News: 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" . 10 August 2024 . 8days.
    8. Web site: 12 October 2018 . Fook Kin, the edgy new roast meat restaurant opened by Class 95 DJs The Muttons . 10 August 2024 . Coconuts Singapore . en-US.
    9. Web site: Sabrina . Nelly . 26 September 2018 . Fook Kin – An Edgy Chinese Roast Meat Restaurant Opened By Class 95 DJs ‘The Muttons’! . 10 August 2024 . Shout . en-US.
    10. Web site: Yip . Jieying . 6 July 2019 . Class 95 DJs The Muttons’ Restaurant Fook Kin Caught Fire, 40 Diners Safely Evacuated . 10 August 2024 . TODAY . en.
    11. Web site: Abdullah . Shameelah . 26 January 2022 . Class 95 DJs Vernon A and Justin Ang opening ‘easykaya’ eatery called Itchy Bun . 10 August 2024 . CNA Lifestyle . en.
    12. Web site: Lee . Wei Lin . 4 June 2023 . Class 95 DJs The Muttons are new owners of Orchard Towers' Korat Thai Cafe . 10 August 2024 . . en.
    13. News: Melissa . Teo . 5 June 2023 . 'Continue its legacy': The Muttons buy over Korat Thai Cafe, launch exciting menu items . 10 August 2024 . AsiaOne.
    14. News: 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 . 10 August 2024 . 8days.
    15. News: Dang . Hui Ling . Goh . Joanna . 15 March 2014 . SA20: A new generation of Top 10 artistes? . 10 August 2024 . Star Awards.
    16. News: Tan . Tammi . 10 March 2015 . My secret Singaporean side: Which Mutton is the bigger ah beng? . 10 August 2024 . 8days.
    17. News: 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 . 10 August 2024 . 8days.
    18. News: Ee . Jia Tan . 29 November 2021 . Class 95 DJ Vernon A, Father of 3 Boys, Share On What Its Like Being A #Boydad . 10 August 2024 . Little Day Out.