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KIIS Expected Me to Berate Henderson, Sandilands Tells Court
Kyle Sandilands challenges ARN Media's termination of his $100 million contract, alleging no serious misconduct and claiming the dismissal was unconscionable under Australian Consumer Law.
- Kyle Sandilands has filed Federal Court proceedings challenging ARN Media's termination of his 10-year, $100 million contract, with court documents served last Friday against ARN and Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation and ARN notifying the ASX on Monday.
- ARN Media terminated both Kyle Sandilands and co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson after an on-air argument about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s horoscope, with Henderson telling executives she could not continue working with Sandilands on February 20, 2026.
- Sandilands' legal team argues the termination was invalid due to no act of 'serious misconduct' or breach and claims it was unconscionable under Australian Consumer Law, seeking specific performance of two contracts, payment of amounts due and damages.
- ARN Media responded that it disputes the claims and will defend them, but said it cannot yet estimate any financial impact as the matter is early, while reports say Jackie 'O' Henderson is considering legal action.
- The dispute has halted the Kyle and Jackie O Show and disrupted KIIS 1065 Sydney programming, with the legal fight attracting national media coverage and both hosts' contracts ended.
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The West AustralianSandilands sues radio giant over contract feud
Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has told his old boss to prepare for a courtroom showdown for unlawfully terminating...
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