Sandilands Sues ARN Over $100M Contract

0:00On March 26, radio host Kyle Sandylands is heading to federal court for the first time in a battle over his $100 million contract with. ARN, the parent company of KIISFM, he's suing them, claiming the termination was invalid with no serious misconduct and that it broke Australian consumer law. ARN fired him after a public on air spat with his longtime co-host, Jackie O. Henderson. The trouble started back in February when Sandylands criticized Henderson live on air over her interest in horoscopes, calling her out of touch. Henderson said she couldn't work with him anymore, leading ARN to end both their massive deals last month. Their show had been a top ratings winner in Sydney for over a decade, but struggled in Melbourne and Brisbane. ARN quickly pushed back on Monday, saying they dispute all claims and will fight the lawsuit in court. Sandylands wants the contracts enforced, back pay, and damages. Meanwhile, the company's new CEO is pushing to bring Henderson back solo at a lower rate

1:02to fill the gap. Sandylands team, led by Laura Kevin Lynch, filed the papers last Friday after a deeper view of the contract. He's been suspended since early March and denies any breach. This high stakes clash could reshape breakfast radio down under, with both sides digging in for a long fight. Payment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.