In Person: Rick Campanelli

Event Details

Event type: Ages 19+

Party the night away with the iconic Canadian media personality, featuring a chat about his new memoir, Tempted; My Story, with Erica Ehm, a live performance by the band Rick and the Temps, a live art by Danny Granger, and a video dance party.

Event Guidelines:

• This is a ticketed event. 
• General Admission + Book includes access to the event and ONE copy of Tempted: My Story
• General Admission includes access to the event space
• There will be a cash bar with a signature cocktail called The Temp available for purchase

About the Book:

This bombshell memoir by media personality Rick Campanelli tells the story of his public life in front of the camera and his secret life behind the scenes.

“Though nothing came my way without a great deal of hard work, I’ve been incredibly fortunate in my life. Being a mostly open book in the public eye for over thirty years, people think they know me pretty well, but it’s time for me to shed light on a few deep dark secrets that will shock many. Tempted is a story of accomplishments and living life to the fullest but not without mistakes along the way. A cautionary tale of what can happen when you lose control. This is my full story, flaws and all.”

Rick Campanelli’s journey of winning a nationwide contest to become a MuchMusic VJ on the iconic Canadian music station launched him quickly from an unknown Hamilton kid to an on-air national superstar known as “Rick the Temp,” as his warm, affable personality won over millions of Canadians from coast to coast. But while in front of the camera his star was rising, behind the scenes all was not as it seemed. Revealed for the first time ever in Tempted, Campanelli shares the story of the secret demons he battled that nearly destroyed his life.

About Rick Campanelli

RICK CAMPANELLI has been one of the most recognizable fixtures in Canadian broadcasting for three decades, most notably for MuchMusic and ET Canada, and has appeared on The Traitors Canada. Currently he hosts the radio show Rewind with Rick Campanelli on CHFI and can be seen on Breakfast Television. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he now lives close to home with his wife and two sons. 

About Erica Ehm

Erica Ehm has spent three decades reinventing herself — and helping others find the courage to do the same. From her years as one of MuchMusic’s most beloved VJs, to building a digital media empire, to performing as the opening act on the sold-out 2024 Glass Tiger tour, Erica brings rare energy and authenticity to every stage. Her presentations blend rock ‘n’ roll storytelling with genuine insight — the kind audiences carry with them long after the event ends.

In 2026, Erica serves as Director of Culture & Communications at DDM Group, where she focuses on brand storytelling and building cultures of inspiration and growth within the financial services sector. It’s a role that draws directly on her decades of experience creating content and community — and reflects the through-line of her career: connecting people to ideas that matter.