Overview
- ARN told the ASX that Jackie “O” Henderson has given notice she cannot continue to work with Kyle Sandilands, terminated her services agreement, and said she will cease presenting the show.
- Sandilands has received written notice over an alleged contract breach, is off air for 14 days to remedy it, and faces termination if he fails; KIIS replaced the breakfast slot with fill‑in presenter Ken “Smallzy” Small, who read the statement to listeners.
- The split follows a seven‑minute on‑air confrontation on February 20 in which Sandilands berated Henderson over astrology, leaving her in tears and prompting her subsequent leave.
- The duo’s 2023 deal reportedly worth about $200 million over 10 years collided with headwinds including multiple ACMA decency breaches in 2025, a faltering Melbourne rollout, advertiser brand‑safety concerns, and revenue pressure disclosed in ARN’s results.
- Shares in ARN rose roughly 3–4% after the announcement, and reporting citing unnamed sources suggests Sandilands may need to reconcile with Henderson to satisfy the remedy requirement, which the company has not confirmed.