KIIS FM's Kyle & Jackie O Show Canceled

0:00You're listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the Daily News Now. The Kyle and Jackie O'Show has been officially canceled after years on air at KIIS FM. This week's first radio rating survey showed the duo slipping in Sydney and landing in eighth place in Melbourne behind rivals Jace and Lauren Onn, Nova 100. The show ended second in Sydney with a 12.7% share, but lost 60,000 listeners overall during the survey from January. 18th to February 28th. Jackie O'Henderson left abruptly on February 20th after an on-air clash with Kyle Sandylands, which likely hurt their numbers. In Melbourne, where they've struggled since launching nearly two years ago, they only gained a tiny 0.1% for a 5.1 market, share and 403,000 listeners. Staff at KIIS FM were stunned by the sudden news, with many learning about the axing through social media before an official email from bosses. Insiders say workers are worried about their jobs, especially since some are employed

1:03through Kyle's company rather than directly by the station. Australian Radio Network terminated Kyle's 10-year $100 million contract this week following Jackie's exit last month. They cited his on-air behavior as serious misconduct and suspended him for 14 days to fix the issue. Meanwhile, competitors are thriving, like Jace and Lauren jumping to second in Melbourne with 11.1% while 3 AWs Russell and Ross hold the top spot at 18.9. The radio shake-up leaves fans wondering what's next for the breakfast slot. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.