Jackie 'O' Henderson has released a statement denying she quit or resigned from the Kyle and Jackie O Show, expressing deep sadness over the show's potential end. The statement contradicts the Australian Radio Network's (ARN) earlier claim that she gave notice she could not work with Kyle Sandilands.
ARN told the ASX on Tuesday that the show had been taken off air and Sandilands was accused of serious misconduct. The network terminated Henderson's services agreement, but she insists the media narrative is inaccurate and she is pursuing legal action.
The dispute arose after Sandilands mocked Henderson's interest in astrology on air, calling her unfocused and accusing her of not doing her job. Henderson became emotional and did not return to work the following week. After 10 days, ARN pulled the show.
Both hosts signed record $100 million contracts in 2023 for a decade of breakfast shows. Sandilands has been suspended for 14 days and must remedy the alleged breach or face contract termination. The exact nature of the breach remains unclear.
Separately, the broadcasting regulator is expected to impose additional licence conditions on Kiis after finding the show repeatedly broadcast vulgar and offensive content.
