Sid Seixeiro Announces Comeback with New Sports Talk Program
After a year-long hiatus from the airwaves, popular Canadian broadcaster Sid Seixeiro has announced his return to sports talk with a new independent program. The former Breakfast Television and Tim and Sid co-host revealed on Monday that he will launch a live sports talk show on February 9, 2026, marking his comeback to the broadcasting scene.
From Rogers Layoff to Independent Venture
Seixeiro's broadcasting journey took an unexpected turn in February 2025 when he and co-host Meredith Shaw were let go from their positions at Rogers. This followed his earlier departure from the long-running Tim and Sid show on Sportsnet, which he co-hosted with Tim Micallef starting in 2011 before moving to CityTV's morning program in early 2021.
"Hello, it's Sid," he greeted his audience in his announcement. "Great to see you, great to talk to you. It has been a long time, like a year – I haven't done anything like this for about a year."
The Path Back to Toronto Sports
During his time off screen, Seixeiro carefully considered his next career move. He consulted with respected colleagues and industry professionals before a meeting with Sick Media provided the clarity he needed.
"Hey Sid, you idiot. You need to get back in front of a microphone and talk about Toronto sports – a lot," he recalled the Sick Media team telling him.
This advice resonated deeply with the broadcaster, who reflected: "I've talked Toronto sports for a very long time in my career and thoroughly enjoyed it. And I've kinda missed it. So. I'm back in the arena."
Social Media Welcomes the Return
The announcement generated immediate excitement across social media platforms. Former co-host Tim Micallef was among the first to respond, posting on X: "Welcome back Sidney!"
Other fans referenced memorable moments from Seixeiro's previous work, with one user noting: "Just in-time for an 'Ice Dance is corrupt as Hell' rant!!" – a callback to what many consider an iconic segment from the Tim and Sid show thirteen years earlier.
Strategic Teasing and Platform Strategy
Seixeiro had subtly hinted at his return the previous week with a brief seven-second social media clip. In the teaser, he asked Toronto viewers "did you miss me?" before flashing his trademark mischievous grin to the camera.
The new show will debut across multiple digital platforms, including:
- Seixeiro's YouTube channel
- X (formerly Twitter)
The program will air live at noon Eastern Time on February 9, 2026 – a strategically chosen date that follows the Super Bowl and coincides with the ongoing Winter Olympics, ensuring no shortage of topical sports discussion for the premiere episode.
Recharged and Ready for Toronto's Sports Scene
Seixeiro expressed genuine enthusiasm for his return, stating: "I'm looking forward to this, I'm ready, the batteries are recharged. Toronto sports has rarely been this interesting … and I'm looking forward to this."
His comeback represents a significant development in Canadian sports media, marking a transition from traditional network broadcasting to independent digital content creation. The move reflects broader industry trends while maintaining Seixeiro's distinctive voice and deep connection with Toronto sports fans.
The broadcaster's return comes at a particularly dynamic time for Toronto sports, with multiple professional teams navigating important seasons and the city continuing to establish itself as a major sports market on the international stage.
