Kyle Sandilands apologises to former co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and says he wants program back on air

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caitlin CassidyMarch 10, 2026 at 05:34 AM

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Kyle Sandilands has apologized to Jackie 'O' Henderson following her departure from the Kyle and Jackie O Show on Kiis FM. Sandilands expressed devastation over the potential end of their partnership and stated he was instructed by Australian Radio Network (ARN), the broadcaster's parent company, to cease contact with Henderson and other colleagues after her exit on March 3rd. Sandilands also accused ARN of not running a "genuine process" before terminating Henderson's contract and suspending him after an on-air fight between the pair. He issued a statement on Tuesday expressing his desire to have the program return to air. The show was a $200 million venture.

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Henderson exited from the $200m Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday 3 March.

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ARN told Sandilands he was “not allowed to contact Jackie” after her exit.

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Kyle Sandilands apologised to Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.

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Sandilands is “devastated” that their partnership could be ending.

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Kyle and Jackie O Show 60% Kiis FM ×270% Australian Radio Network (ARN) ×275% Jackie 'O' Henderson ×385% Kyle Sandilands ×290%

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