Kyle Sandilands Sues ARN for $88M

0:00On March 26, Kyle Sandilands has stepped into federal court in Sydney for the opening of his $88 million lawsuit against radio. Network ARN. The former host of the Kyle and Jackie O'Sho on KIIS FM claims the network wrongly ended his $100 million contract after just 14 months. He alleges they conspired to get out of the expensive 10-year deal following a heated clash with his co-host Jackie O Henderson. The trouble started on February 20, during an on-air discussion about astrology. Sandilands criticized Henderson's interest in it, saying he was affecting her work and making her hard to deal with. She felt attacked and got emotional, and soon after, both their contracts got terminated. ARN quickly pushed back, saying in a market update that they dispute his claims of no serious misconduct or unfair termination. They planned a strong defense, and argued the inn was valid under Australian consumer law. Sandilands, backed by top lawyers, just wants his full contract enforced with payments and damages.

1:04Behind the scenes, ARN's new CEO is working to bring Henderson back for a solo show at a lower cost. Their 25-year partnership ended abruptly, with the show acts last week after Sandilands went public about his contract notice. This high-stakes battle could reshape morning radio in Australia, as both sides dig in for what looks like a long fight ahead. Stay in the know, with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.