NEED TO KNOW
- February 20: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson have a heated on-air argument.
- March 3: Jackie’s ARN contract is terminated.
- March 18: Kyle’s contract at ARN is terminated.
- March 23: Kyle launches legal action against ARN.
Kyle Sandilands is already making some bold new moves after his $100 million contract with ARN was terminated.
The radio shock jock, 54, has launched legal action against his former employers for terminating his contract after an on-air fallout between him and Jackie “O” Henderson.
The Kyle & Jackie O Show was taken off the air, and Jackie allegedly said she couldn’t continue working with Kyle, leading to her contract’s termination. However, she denied that she quit and is also taking legal action.
Rumours have already been swirling about who will replace Kyle and Jackie on KIIS FM, as well as what their next steps will be.
Now, it has been claimed that Kyle could be teaming up with another major star to launch a brand new show on a rival radio network.
“There are so many successful male radio duos, from Hamish and Andy to Will and Woody, and Fitzy and Wippa – why not have the Karl and Kyle show?” a source told our sister publication Woman’s Day.
Karl, 51, has already been making moves on his own away from the Today Show, launching his very own self-titled podcast as an independent project.
Meanwhile, Kyle appears to be exploring his options as he was spotted having a meeting with Stu Laundy, whose father owns Nine Entertainment’s radio assets, including 2GB and 3AW, earlier this month.
Video footage showed Kyle and his manager, Bruno Bouchet, meeting with the businessman at his office block, leading to speculation they were discussing Kyle’s radio future.
What happened to Kyle Sandilands?
Earlier this month, ARN suspended Kyle and gave him 14 days to “remedy” his behaviour following his explosive on-air blow-up with Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on February 20.
When the deadline ended, Kyle’s ARN contract was terminated on March 18, and Kyle issued a lengthy statement to the media announcing he would be taking legal action.
“I’ve got a contract until 2034. I’ve got rights under that contract. And ARN hasn’t honoured the contract. So, it’s over to my lawyers,” he added.
On March 23, Kyle then officially launched legal action against ARN Media, which has disputed the radio star’s claims.
What happened between Kyle and Jackie O?
The dramatic clash between Kyle and Jackie unfolded live during The Kyle and Jackie O Show when she said she wanted to look at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s astrology chart during a segment, prompting some choice words from Kyle.
Kyle has insisted that he was quick to apologise to Jackie following their on-air falling out, contacting her that very night to apologise.
On Australian Idol, Kyle opened up about how he had a “falling out” with a close friend as he shared his sorrow over how things had panned out.
“Great performance, great song choice, beautiful delivery, and a great message, we all need to get by with a little help from our friends,” he said.
“This week has been tough for me. I had a falling out with a very close friend.”
However, word is that the situation between Kyle and Jackie may not be as final as it seems.
Sources told The Daily Telegraph that Kyle and Jackie are “talking and want to do radio again”.
Who will replace Kyle and Jackie O?
Rumours are already swirling about who will replace Kyle and Jackie O on ARN, with some major names emerging as frontrunners.
Dr Chris Brown and Carrie Bickmore are currently being touted as frontrunners to join KIIS FM, the Daily Telegraph claimed.
Drivetime stars Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw have also been put forward to take over their Melbourne breakfast slot.
Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac is another of the major names who has been thrown into the mix.
