Kyle Sandilands Fired from KIIS FM, Future in Podcasting?

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today. Australian Radio Network fired radio host Kyle Sandylands from his K-I-S FM contract on Tuesday night. This came right after his heated on-air argument with co-host Jackie O'Henderson. The popular Kyle and Jackie O's show was also canceled as a result. The announcement hit at 12.03 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Entertainment expert Peter Ford said he expected his sooner, maybe by the end of business on Tuesday. Insiders think any delay tied to settlement talks or avoiding drama during a live Australian Idol episode that night. People close to the industry saw this coming. Former program director Craig Bruce noted many doubted the show would last its full 10-year deal. That contract reportedly paid the host $200 million in 2023 or about $47,000 per episode. Bruce called the massive pay unsustainable for radio, especially at around $20 million a year.

1:00He said executives must feel relieved now, as future revenue could not support it. The deal heavily favored the host from the start. Looking ahead, Ford predict Sandylands might skip traditional radio due to baggage. Instead, he could launch a subscription podcast. With his loyal fans paying $12-13 monthly, it might match his old earnings and pioneer the model in Australia. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com Made in AI