{"id":310703,"date":"2026-03-03T08:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/310703\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T08:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:52:15","slug":"kyle-and-jackie-o-insiders-claim-the-radio-hosts-may-never-reunite-for-their-kiis-fm-show-following-tense-on-air-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/310703\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyle and Jackie O: Insiders claim the radio hosts may never reunite for their KIIS FM show following tense on-air clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

The future of Australia\u2019s most famous radio duo is in serious doubt with industry insiders claiming Kyle Sandilands and Jackie \u2018O\u2019 Henderson<\/a> may never reunite on air.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Sunrise<\/a> on Tuesday, showbiz editor Peter Ford claimed sources close to the situation believe the pair \u201care not getting back together ever\u201d.<\/p>\n

Henderson is also believed to be seeking legal advice about her options.<\/p>\n

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The bombshell claims come as Henderson continues her absence from the KIIS FM radio show,<\/a> following the explosive on-air clash between the hosts on February 20 that left her in tears.<\/p>\n

This morning on-air, Sandilands confirmed he had signed a statement that Henderson\u2019s team intends to release, though it remains unclear when it will be made public.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m hearing Jackie \u2018O\u2019 feels she has to take a stand here and she has to do it to show that you do not have to be demeaned and belittled in your workplace, as she was on that particular day when Kyle gave her that dressing down,\u201d Ford told Sunrise.<\/p>\n

\"SunriseSunrise showbiz editor Peter Ford said sources close to the situation believe the pair \u2018are not getting back together ever\u2019. Credit: 7NEWS\"KyleKyle Sandilands continued to host the show solo as Jackie O Henderson remains absent from KIIS FM. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s tense episode, which saw the co-hosts embroiled in a fiery argument, ended with Henderson telling Sandilands to \u201cget somebody else\u201d after what she described as a \u201ctotal attack\u201d.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sandilands had first criticised Henderson after she read through Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s astrology chart in response to news of his arrest.<\/p>\n

He initially took issue with her \u201cfixation\u201d on astrology before the discussion turned personal. During his tirade, Henderson attempted to defend herself, saying his comments were \u201cunfair\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ford suggested Henderson wants to set an example for her daughter, Kitty, showing that workplace mistreatment doesn\u2019t have to be tolerated.<\/p>\n

Notably, Sandilands is Kitty\u2019s godfather, adding a personal dimension to the professional crisis.<\/p>\n

Just an hour before Ford\u2019s comments, Sandilands attempted to downplay the situation on-air.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only thing I noticed (from the statement) is that Jackie will be returning in the future,\u201d Sandilands said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo that\u2019s a good sign \u2026 so the intention is to come back which is fabulous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JackieJackie O\u2019s departure from radio after the heated on-air clash has sent shock waves through the industry. Credit: Instagram\"JackieJackie O with her daughter, Kitty. Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n

The stand-off places a reported $200 million investment by the Australian Radio Network (ARN) at risk. The pair signed a 10-year contract and are believed to still be in the early stages of the deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cInterestingly, if Jackie \u2018O\u2019 does not return to the show Kyle still has a job,\u201d Ford added.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s still contracted to the network, his contract is not reliant on her being there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ford noted the show\u2019s recent struggles, including losing seven out of eight surveys to Ben Fordham in Sydney last year and tanking in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

The program also faces on-going pressure from lobby group Mad Witches, which targets advertisers.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery soon you\u2019ll have advertisers saying, we want make good ads because we didn\u2019t sign up for this show,\u201d Ford warned.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn on-going saga, a long way from over.\u201d<\/p>\n

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