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Kyle and Jackie O Split as ARN Pulls Breakfast Show Immediately

The company’s action follows a misconduct ruling from an on-air clash under sustained regulator scrutiny.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O attend Austereo's "Hot As Hell" 2010 Party at the Hilton Hotel on March 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. *** Local Caption ***
An Australian radio personality has shared his candid thoughts on the future of Jackie O Henderson’s radio career after she quit her breakfast show with Kyle Sandilands on Tuesday.
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A “betrayed” Kyle Sandilands was reportedly left out of the loop after learning his co-host Jackie O Henderson’s intentions to quit their radio show just hours before a statement was released.

Overview

  • ARN confirmed Jackie O Henderson told the network she cannot continue working with Kyle Sandilands, prompting the immediate removal of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
  • Sandilands is serving a 14‑day suspension for an act of misconduct related to the February 20 broadcast and has been given 14 days to remedy the breach or face termination of the Quasar Media services agreement.
  • The fallout stems from a tense on‑air exchange on February 20 that left Henderson in tears and led her to take leave from the program.
  • ARN has offered Henderson the possibility of hosting an alternative show, and network personality Kent “Smallzy” Smalls is temporarily fronting the KIIS breakfast slot in Sydney and Melbourne.
  • A media law expert says litigation is likely given the money and history at stake, and The Sydney Morning Herald reports ARN has held informal, non‑binding talks with Karl Stefanovic about a possible future role.