Kyle & Jackie O: Fighting for Their Future

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the Daily News Now. Australian radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O'Henderson are talking again, nearly three weeks after his on-air rant against her nearly ended. Their popular show. The duo signed a $200 million, 10-year deal with ARN in 2023, for their Kyle and Jackie O'Show on KII-SFM. Sandilands has just six days left to resolve what the station calls serious misconduct or risk losing his job. ARN suspended Sandilands for two weeks and canceled Henderson's contract through her company last week, saying she could no longer work with him. Sources say the pair now want to move past the fight and give back on air, viewing ARN's actions as a cost-cutting move amid money troubles. Listeners and rivals are weighing in, with breakfast host Ben Fordham suggesting Sandilands is rallying public support to save his position. The incident sparked an advertiser boycott and hurt ratings, especially in Melbourne, while plans to expand to Brisbane and Adelaide Stulled.

1:04Sandilands fired back in a statement, claiming ARN skipped a fair process and urging them to honor the deal. His team says the breach claim against him is invalid, and Henderson has lawyers too, insisting she didn't quit. ARN, under new leadership, has stayed quiet since the announcement, as a media regulator investigation looms. A reunion might happen, but likely with big changes ahead for the high stakes breakfast slot, thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.