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	\|years active=2006 - present day\|occupation=~~Radi~~ presenters\|awards=Best Radio Show (2010, 2011, 2013)}}		\|years active=2006 - present day\|occupation=Radio presenters\|awards=Best Radio Show (2010, 2011, 2013)}}

	The Muttons are a Singaporean duo comprising of radio presenters Justin Ang (born 5 January 1982) and Vernon Anthonisz (born 12 May 1972). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].		The Muttons are a Singaporean duo comprising of radio presenters Justin Ang (born 5 January 1982) and Vernon Anthonisz (born 12 May 1972). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].

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	The Muttons are a Singaporean duo comprising of radio presenters Justin Ang (born 5 January 1982) and Vernon Anthonisz (born 12 May 1972). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].		The Muttons are a Singaporean duo comprising of radio presenters Justin Ang (born 5 January 1982) and Vernon Anthonisz (born 12 May 1972). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].
	==Background==		==Background==
			===Vernon Anthonisz===
	[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]		[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]
	~~===Vernon Anthonisz===~~
	Before his career as one-half of The Muttons, Vernon was largely recognised for his voice-over work. His ‘bassy’ voice often landed him the role of “Voice of God”, a title given to the “invisible voice in the background”. Vernon has also done voice-overs for the Singapore’s National Day Parades in 2001, 2003 and 2004.<ref>“Vernon A Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/vernon_a_asian_sg_english/</ref> On 6 July 2014, Vernon tied the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Jayne Tham. The garden-themed wedding took place at The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. He has a son from his previous marriage.<ref>“Mediacorp jock marries for second time”. ''Asia Radio Today.'' July 9, 2014. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/mediacorp-jock-marries-second-time</ref> On 6 July 2018, Vernon announced that he and Jayne were expecting their first child together.<ref>Vernona. ''Instagram.'' July 6, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk4Kg6PnMMk/</ref> On 2 January 2019, their son, Liam, was born at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.<ref>Jaynetham. ''Instagram.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJr_OBh9vt/</ref><ref>“Radio DJ Vernon A and influencer-wife Jayne Tham welcome baby after 17 hours of labour”. ''Young Parents.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youngparents.com.sg/pregnancy-baby/vernon-a-jayne-tham-baby/</ref>		Before his career as one-half of The Muttons, Vernon was largely recognised for his voice-over work. His ‘bassy’ voice often landed him the role of “Voice of God”, a title given to the “invisible voice in the background”. Vernon has also done voice-overs for the Singapore’s National Day Parades in 2001, 2003 and 2004.<ref>“Vernon A Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/vernon_a_asian_sg_english/</ref> On 6 July 2014, Vernon tied the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Jayne Tham. The garden-themed wedding took place at The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. He has a son from his previous marriage.<ref>“Mediacorp jock marries for second time”. ''Asia Radio Today.'' July 9, 2014. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/mediacorp-jock-marries-second-time</ref> On 6 July 2018, Vernon announced that he and Jayne were expecting their first child together.<ref>Vernona. ''Instagram.'' July 6, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk4Kg6PnMMk/</ref> On 2 January 2019, their son, Liam, was born at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.<ref>Jaynetham. ''Instagram.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJr_OBh9vt/</ref><ref>“Radio DJ Vernon A and influencer-wife Jayne Tham welcome baby after 17 hours of labour”. ''Young Parents.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youngparents.com.sg/pregnancy-baby/vernon-a-jayne-tham-baby/</ref>
	===Justin Ang===		===Justin Ang===

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	\| image = The Muttons.jpg		\| image = The Muttons.jpg
	\| ~~birth_date~~ = ~~5 January 1982 (Justin), 12 May 1972 (Vernon)~~		\|years active=2006 - present day\|occupation=Radi presenters\|awards=Best Radio Show (2010, 2011, 2013)}}
	\| ~~spouses~~ = ~~Ilona Loo (m. 2008 Justin), Jayne Tham (m. 2014 Vernon)~~
	\| ~~children~~ = ~~Ethan~~ (~~b. 2003 Vernon)~~, ~~Liam (b. 2019 Vernon~~)
	~~\|years active=2006 - present day~~}}

	The Muttons are ~~comprised~~ of ~~Mediacorp~~ radio ~~DJs~~ Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz (~~popularly known as Vernon A~~). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].		The Muttons are a Singaporean duo comprising of radio presenters Justin Ang (born 5 January 1982) and Vernon Anthonisz (born 12 May 1972). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]		[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]
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	===Justin Ang===		===Justin Ang===
	Justin started his career in radio at 16 years old. According to his page on ''Toggle'', his first gig as a radio DJ was in 1998 at SAFRA Radio. Following that, he moved to 987FM in 2006 where he met Vernon and formed the Muttons.<ref>“Justin Ang”. ''Toggle.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/justin-ang-6146958</ref> Besides his career as a DJ, Justin is also a voice-over artist having done voice-overs for clients such as Singapore Tourism Board, Listerine and the Ministry of Health.<ref>“Justin Ang Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/justin_ang_asian_sg_english/</ref> In 2011, Justin made an appearance in the movie 'It's a Great, Great World' as the character, Ah Beng.<ref>"It’s a Great Great World"''. IMDB''. January 27, 2011. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821689/</ref> Justin has been married to Ilona Loo, a Director at a market research firm, since 2008.<ref>“This Mutton’s big on Apple”. ''The New Paper.'' January 30, 2012. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iggylona/?hl=en “Iggylona”]. ''Instagram.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from Instagram. </ref>		Justin started his career in radio at 16 years old. According to his page on ''Toggle'', his first gig as a radio DJ was in 1998 at SAFRA Radio. Following that, he moved to 987FM in 2006 where he met Vernon and formed the Muttons.<ref>“Justin Ang”. ''Toggle.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/justin-ang-6146958</ref> Besides his career as a DJ, Justin is also a voice-over artist having done voice-overs for clients such as Singapore Tourism Board, Listerine and the Ministry of Health.<ref>“Justin Ang Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/justin_ang_asian_sg_english/</ref> In 2011, Justin made an appearance in the movie 'It's a Great, Great World' as the character, Ah Beng.<ref>"It’s a Great Great World"''. IMDB''. January 27, 2011. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821689/</ref> Justin has been married to Ilona Loo, a Director at a market research firm, since 2008.<ref>“This Mutton’s big on Apple”. ''The New Paper.'' January 30, 2012. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iggylona/?hl=en “Iggylona”]. ''Instagram.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from Instagram. </ref>
	~~==Career highlights==~~		==Radio (2006 - present day)==
	~~[[File:The Muttons Fook Kin.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons celebrating Fook Kin's first birthday in 2019. Photo from Fook Kin's Facebook Page.'']]~~		[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 where they are colleagues with another established radio presenter, [[Jean Danker]] (third from right).'']]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>
	~~===Business ventures - Co-founders===~~
	The Muttons started three food and beverage ventures together: FatBoy’s The Burger Bar (renamed as Lil’ Papas), FatPapas and Fook Kin.<ref>“Is Singapore’s latest F&B empire being built by these cheeky Muttons”. ''Channel News Asia.'' October 8, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/the-muttons-class-95-dj-fat-boys-fat-papas-fook-kin-10795246</ref> On 30 June 2019, a fire broke out at Fook Kin, located at Killiney Road. Fortunately, its staff and some 40 diners were safely evacuated from the shop and the flames were shortly put out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Fook Kin was closed for two weeks to make way for renovation and repair works. It was reopened on 15 July.<ref>Yip Jieying. “Class 95 DJs the Mutton’s restaurant Fook Kin caught fire, 40 diners safely evacuated”. ''8 Days.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/newsandopening/class-95-djs-the-muttons-restaurant-fook-kin-caught-fire-40-11697058</ref><ref>Fook Kin. ''Facebook.'' July 15, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/fookkinsg/photos/a.2001071106850284/2183052221985504/?type=3&theater</ref>
	===Radio (2006 - present day)===
	[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 where they are colleagues with another established radio presenter, [[Jean Danker]] (third from right)~~.'']][[File:Singapore Radio Awards 2013.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons (far right) hosting at the 2013 Singapore Radio Awards~~.'' ]]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>
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	===Hosting & media appearances (Events)===		===Hosting & media appearances (Events)===
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	\|<ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		\|<ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
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			==Other endeavours==
			===Business ventures - Co-founders===
			[[File:The Muttons Fook Kin.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons celebrating Fook Kin's first birthday in 2019. Photo from Fook Kin's Facebook Page.'']]
			The Muttons started three food and beverage ventures together: FatBoy’s The Burger Bar (renamed as Lil’ Papas), FatPapas and Fook Kin.<ref>“Is Singapore’s latest F&B empire being built by these cheeky Muttons”. ''Channel News Asia.'' October 8, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/the-muttons-class-95-dj-fat-boys-fat-papas-fook-kin-10795246</ref> On 30 June 2019, a fire broke out at Fook Kin, located at Killiney Road. Fortunately, its staff and some 40 diners were safely evacuated from the shop and the flames were shortly put out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Fook Kin was closed for two weeks to make way for renovation and repair works. It was reopened on 15 July.<ref>Yip Jieying. “Class 95 DJs the Mutton’s restaurant Fook Kin caught fire, 40 diners safely evacuated”. ''8 Days.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/newsandopening/class-95-djs-the-muttons-restaurant-fook-kin-caught-fire-40-11697058</ref><ref>Fook Kin. ''Facebook.'' July 15, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/fookkinsg/photos/a.2001071106850284/2183052221985504/?type=3&theater</ref>
	==987FM "No Bra Days with The Muttons" incident (2007)==		==987FM "No Bra Days with The Muttons" incident (2007)==
	In March 2007, the Muttons hosted a 5-minute radio segment called “No Bra Days with The Muttons” over three days.<ref>“MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt”. ''Today.'' May 31, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The segment featured aspiring models who were competing for the FHM Girl Next Door Award 2007. In the broadcast, the DJs challenged the models to take off their bras “on-air” in the shortest possible time, without taking off the rest of their clothes.<ref>Stunt was exploitative and inappropriate, says MDA”. ''Today.'' June 5, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The DJs narrated the proceedings while the models stepped up to the challenge. Video clips of the segments were then posted on Mediacorp Radio’s website.<ref>Ng, Desmond. “DJs tell FHM model-wannabes: Take bra off, wave it in air”. ''The New Paper''. April 13, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The videos eventually found their way to YouTube.<ref>“MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt”. ''Today.'' May 31, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		In March 2007, the Muttons hosted a 5-minute radio segment called “No Bra Days with The Muttons” over three days.<ref>“MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt”. ''Today.'' May 31, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The segment featured aspiring models who were competing for the FHM Girl Next Door Award 2007. In the broadcast, the DJs challenged the models to take off their bras “on-air” in the shortest possible time, without taking off the rest of their clothes.<ref>Stunt was exploitative and inappropriate, says MDA”. ''Today.'' June 5, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The DJs narrated the proceedings while the models stepped up to the challenge. Video clips of the segments were then posted on Mediacorp Radio’s website.<ref>Ng, Desmond. “DJs tell FHM model-wannabes: Take bra off, wave it in air”. ''The New Paper''. April 13, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The videos eventually found their way to YouTube.<ref>“MediaCorp Radio fined for bra stunt”. ''Today.'' May 31, 2007. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

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	The Muttons are comprised of Mediacorp radio DJs Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz (popularly known as Vernon A). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of ~~2019~~, ~~the duo are radio presenters on Class 95 alongside [[Jean Danker]].~~		The Muttons are comprised of Mediacorp radio DJs Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz (popularly known as Vernon A). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 15 May 2020, The Muttons have 28,000 followers on their joint [https://www.instagram.com/muttons/?hl=en Instagram] account 123,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/muttonsinthemorning/ Facebook].


	~~As of 3 September 2019, the~~ Muttons have ~~25.3K~~ followers on their joint Instagram account ~~and 76.9K~~ followers on ~~their Twitter~~. On Facebook~~, they have around 123K likes~~.
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]		[[File:Vernon and Jayne Tham.jpg\|thumb\|''Vernon A. and Jayne Tham on their wedding day in 2014. Photo from Her World.'']]
	===Vernon A.===		===Vernon Anthonisz===
	Before his career as one-half of The Muttons, Vernon was largely recognised for his voice-over work. His ‘bassy’ voice often landed him the role of “Voice of God”, a title given to the “invisible voice in the background”. Vernon has also done voice-overs for the Singapore’s National Day Parades in 2001, 2003 and 2004.<ref>“Vernon A Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/vernon_a_asian_sg_english/</ref>		Before his career as one-half of The Muttons, Vernon was largely recognised for his voice-over work. His ‘bassy’ voice often landed him the role of “Voice of God”, a title given to the “invisible voice in the background”. Vernon has also done voice-overs for the Singapore’s National Day Parades in 2001, 2003 and 2004.<ref>“Vernon A Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/vernon_a_asian_sg_english/</ref> On 6 July 2014, Vernon tied the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Jayne Tham. The garden-themed wedding took place at The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. He has a son from his previous marriage.<ref>“Mediacorp jock marries for second time”. ''Asia Radio Today.'' July 9, 2014. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/mediacorp-jock-marries-second-time</ref> On 6 July 2018, Vernon announced that he and Jayne were expecting their first child together.<ref>Vernona. ''Instagram.'' July 6, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk4Kg6PnMMk/</ref> On 2 January 2019, their son, Liam, was born at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.<ref>Jaynetham. ''Instagram.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJr_OBh9vt/</ref><ref>“Radio DJ Vernon A and influencer-wife Jayne Tham welcome baby after 17 hours of labour”. ''Young Parents.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youngparents.com.sg/pregnancy-baby/vernon-a-jayne-tham-baby/</ref>


	On 6 July 2014, Vernon tied the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Jayne Tham. The garden-themed wedding took place at The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. He has a son from his previous marriage.<ref>“Mediacorp jock marries for second time”. ''Asia Radio Today.'' July 9, 2014. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/mediacorp-jock-marries-second-time</ref> On 6 July 2018, Vernon announced that he and Jayne were expecting their first child together.<ref>Vernona. ''Instagram.'' July 6, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk4Kg6PnMMk/</ref> On 2 January 2019, their son, Liam, was born at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.<ref>Jaynetham. ''Instagram.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJr_OBh9vt/</ref><ref>“Radio DJ Vernon A and influencer-wife Jayne Tham welcome baby after 17 hours of labour”. ''Young Parents.'' January 3, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youngparents.com.sg/pregnancy-baby/vernon-a-jayne-tham-baby/</ref>
	===Justin Ang===		===Justin Ang===
	Justin started his career in radio at 16 years old. According to his page on ''Toggle'', his first gig as a radio DJ was in 1998 at SAFRA Radio. Following that, he moved to 987FM in 2006 where he met Vernon and formed the Muttons.<ref>“Justin Ang”. ''Toggle.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/justin-ang-6146958</ref>		Justin started his career in radio at 16 years old. According to his page on ''Toggle'', his first gig as a radio DJ was in 1998 at SAFRA Radio. Following that, he moved to 987FM in 2006 where he met Vernon and formed the Muttons.<ref>“Justin Ang”. ''Toggle.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/justin-ang-6146958</ref> Besides his career as a DJ, Justin is also a voice-over artist having done voice-overs for clients such as Singapore Tourism Board, Listerine and the Ministry of Health.<ref>“Justin Ang Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/justin_ang_asian_sg_english/</ref> In 2011, Justin made an appearance in the movie 'It's a Great, Great World' as the character, Ah Beng.<ref>"It’s a Great Great World"''. IMDB''. January 27, 2011. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821689/</ref> Justin has been married to Ilona Loo, a Director at a market research firm, since 2008.<ref>“This Mutton’s big on Apple”. ''The New Paper.'' January 30, 2012. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iggylona/?hl=en “Iggylona”]. ''Instagram.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from Instagram. </ref>


	Besides his career as a DJ, Justin is also a voice-over artist having done voice-overs for clients such as Singapore Tourism Board, Listerine and the Ministry of Health.<ref>“Justin Ang Asian English”. ''Voiceovers Asia.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://voiceovers.asia/voice_talent/justin_ang_asian_sg_english/</ref> In 2011, Justin made an appearance in the movie 'It's a Great, Great World' as the character, Ah Beng.<ref>"It’s a Great Great World"''. IMDB''. January 27, 2011. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821689/</ref>


	Justin has been married to Ilona Loo, a Director at a market research firm, since 2008.<ref>“This Mutton’s big on Apple”. ''The New Paper.'' January 30, 2012. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iggylona/?hl=en “Iggylona”]. ''Instagram.'' Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from Instagram. </ref>

	==Career highlights==		==Career highlights==
	[[File:The Muttons Fook Kin.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons celebrating Fook Kin's first birthday in 2019. Photo from Fook Kin's Facebook Page.'']]		[[File:The Muttons Fook Kin.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons celebrating Fook Kin's first birthday in 2019. Photo from Fook Kin's Facebook Page.'']]
	===Business ventures===		===Business ventures - Co-founders===
	The Muttons started three food and beverage ventures together: FatBoy’s The Burger Bar (renamed as Lil’ Papas), FatPapas and Fook Kin.<ref>“Is Singapore’s latest F&B empire being built by these cheeky Muttons”. ''Channel News Asia.'' October 8, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/the-muttons-class-95-dj-fat-boys-fat-papas-fook-kin-10795246</ref>		The Muttons started three food and beverage ventures together: FatBoy’s The Burger Bar (renamed as Lil’ Papas), FatPapas and Fook Kin.<ref>“Is Singapore’s latest F&B empire being built by these cheeky Muttons”. ''Channel News Asia.'' October 8, 2018. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/the-muttons-class-95-dj-fat-boys-fat-papas-fook-kin-10795246</ref> On 30 June 2019, a fire broke out at Fook Kin, located at Killiney Road. Fortunately, its staff and some 40 diners were safely evacuated from the shop and the flames were shortly put out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Fook Kin was closed for two weeks to make way for renovation and repair works. It was reopened on 15 July.<ref>Yip Jieying. “Class 95 DJs the Mutton’s restaurant Fook Kin caught fire, 40 diners safely evacuated”. ''8 Days.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/newsandopening/class-95-djs-the-muttons-restaurant-fook-kin-caught-fire-40-11697058</ref><ref>Fook Kin. ''Facebook.'' July 15, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/fookkinsg/photos/a.2001071106850284/2183052221985504/?type=3&theater</ref>
			===Radio (2006 - present day)===

	On 30 June 2019, a fire broke out at Fook Kin, located at Killiney Road. Fortunately, its staff and some 40 diners were safely evacuated from the shop and the flames were shortly put out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Fook Kin was closed for two weeks to make way for renovation and repair works. It was reopened on 15 July.<ref>Yip Jieying. “Class 95 DJs the Mutton’s restaurant Fook Kin caught fire, 40 diners safely evacuated”. ''8 Days.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/newsandopening/class-95-djs-the-muttons-restaurant-fook-kin-caught-fire-40-11697058</ref><ref>Fook Kin. ''Facebook.'' July 15, 2019. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/fookkinsg/photos/a.2001071106850284/2183052221985504/?type=3&theater</ref>

	===Radio (2006 - ~~Present~~ day)===
	[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 where they are colleagues with another established radio presenter, [[Jean Danker]] (third from right).'']][[File:Singapore Radio Awards 2013.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons (far right) hosting at the 2013 Singapore Radio Awards.'' ]]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>		[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 where they are colleagues with another established radio presenter, [[Jean Danker]] (third from right).'']][[File:Singapore Radio Awards 2013.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons (far right) hosting at the 2013 Singapore Radio Awards.'' ]]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>
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	[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 ~~after 9 years~~ at ~~987 FM~~.'']]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>		[[File:The Muttons Class 95 FM.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons moved to Class 95 in 2015 where they are colleagues with another established radio presenter, [[Jean Danker]] (third from right).'']][[File:Singapore Radio Awards 2013.jpg\|thumb\|''The Muttons (far right) hosting at the 2013 Singapore Radio Awards.'' ]]According to Justin Ang, the duo chose their moniker because “Mutton is the only meat with no negative connotations like cowardly chicken or fat cow”.<ref>“Is it the year of the goat or the sheep? The Muttons explain”. ''8 Days.'' February 28, 2015. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/food/news/is-it-the-year-of-the-5209240</ref>
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	The Muttons are comprised of Mediacorp radio DJs Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz (popularly known as Vernon A). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 2019, the duo are radio presenters on Class 95.		The Muttons are comprised of Mediacorp radio DJs Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz (popularly known as Vernon A). The duo launched their career as The Muttons in 2006 on 987FM, a Mediacorp radio station. Together, The Muttons are an award-winning duo having clinched the "Best Radio Show" title thrice at the Singapore Radio Awards.<ref>[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/today20131129-1.1.107?ST=1&AT=search&SortBy=Newest&k=the%20muttons%20radio&P=2&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=the,muttons,radio&oref=article “Radio’s most glamorous night”]. ''Today.'' November 29, 2013. Accessed 3 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>“Top DJs honoured at S’pore Radio Awards”. ''Channel News Asia.'' November 25, 2011. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Loh, Genevieve. “Going radio gaga”. ''Today.'' March 19, 2010. Accessed 2 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> As of 2019, the duo are radio presenters on Class 95 alongside [[Jean Danker]].