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Australia Shock Jock Kyle Sandilands Sacked by ARN and Top-Rating Show Cancelled
- On March 17, Kyle Sandilands faces ARN Media's 14-day ultimatum that expires today, risking termination of the services agreement with Quasar Media as The Kyle & Jackie O Show remains suspended.
- During the February 20 broadcast, Kyle Sandilands criticised Jacqueline 'Jackie O' Henderson's astrology focus, leading Henderson to tell ARN she cannot continue working with him.
- Sandilands' contract details show a $100 million agreement through 2034, and reports say he would seek a potential payout of $88 million if sacked by ARN Media.
- The Australian Communications and Media Authority has imposed five‑year licence conditions on ARN Media's KIIS FM Sydney and Melbourne, requiring independent audits and tighter content safeguards, warning further breaches could lead to penalties or licence suspension.
- Speculation over a buyout includes Kyle Sandilands possibly seeking to purchase ARN Media, though sources close to Sandilands say talks are early and the key question remains termination, settlement, or reinstatement.
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Radio firm's shares tumble after shock jock axed
ARN suspended Kyle Sandilands earlier this month after he berated co-host Jackie "O" Henderson on-air nearly two weeks earlier. Photo: Getty Images An Australian radio giant's value has slid further after it axed a top-rating show and set up a likely lengthy legal battle with shock jock Kyle Sandilands.
·Otago, New Zealand
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right5Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Left, 35% Center
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35% Center
L 35%
C 35%
R 30%
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