Jackie 'O' Henderson has released a statement insisting she did “not quit or resign” from the Kyle and Jackie O Show, expressing deep sadness over the possible end of the programme. Her comments appear to contradict the Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) earlier assertion that she had given notice she could not continue working with Kyle Sandilands, leading to the termination of her contract.
ARN told the Australian Securities Exchange that the show had been taken off air and that Sandilands was accused of “serious misconduct”. The company stated it had terminated the services agreement with Henderson Media Pty Ltd, under which Henderson presented the breakfast show. Henderson said the media narrative was “misinformation” and that she was addressing the matter through legal channels.
The rift emerged a fortnight ago when Sandilands mocked Henderson’s interest in astrology, accusing her of being “unfocused” and “off with the pixies”. Henderson became emotional, saying she would never attack him in such a manner. She did not return to work the following week, and after ten days ARN pulled the show off air.
Each host signed a record £100 million contract in 2023 for a ten-year term. Sandilands remains under contract but has been suspended for 14 days for serious misconduct; his contract may be ended if he fails to remedy the alleged breach. The exact nature of the breach remains unclear, and Sandilands has made no public statement.
Separately, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is expected to impose an additional licence condition on Kiis FM, after finding the network repeatedly broadcast “vulgar” and “deeply offensive” content on the show.
