KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross has addressed whether he will work with Kyle Sandilands again, confirming his future remains at the radio station.
Ross, who was a prominent fixture on The Kyle & Jackie O Show before its demise, told listeners he would not be jumping ship to Sandilands’ upcoming digital live show.
The longtime newsreader confirmed he won’t be working on Sandilands’ new project. Instagram/@brooklynross
Ross said he had spoken to Sandilands and was now ready to “let everyone know how I feel about this”.
“I will not be working with Kyle on his new venture, I’m going to be staying here at KIIS,” Ross said, prompting celebrations from his co-workers.
“I’m obviously very sad to not work with Kyle again. I really love him, and you know, the feeling from him to me is mutual,” he continued.
“And I just wish him totally all the best for what he’s got next.”
Ross said Sandilands was happy for former Kyle & Jackie O staff who remained at the network and that he had been tuning in to the breakfast slot’s current show hosted by Mike E and a roster of co-hosts.
Last week, Sandilands and his former employer, ARN, reached a surprise settlement.
Sandilands also told the network he “intends to pursue independent media opportunities”.
In an interview with the Game Changers podcast, Sandilands told host Craig Bruce about his future plans, revealing that a paper napkin with plans for a subscriber-led show online actually pushed him to look into it further.
Ross was the Kyle & Jackie O newsreader for more than 12 years. Instagram/@brooklynross
The shock jock is taking things online, opting for a totally live show again, giving fans and listeners the same access to call in and listen live – similar to a radio show – but completely digitally.
Sandilands has also confirmed that he has employed some staff members from the former KIIS breakfast show that have since been made redundant from ARN.
Some staff were let go after the Sandilands and his former co-host Henderson’s show fell apart, but he has offered them roles within his new show, which he revealed to Bruce in a Game Changers podcast episode.