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They Got Their $100 Million Contracts – in a Louis Vuitton Briefcase. This Week, It All Fell Apart
ARN suspended Kyle Sandilands for 14 days after an on-air spat led Jackie O to quit, sparking a legal dispute over their $200 million contract, sources say.
- On Tuesday, ASX-listed ARN Media announced Jackie Henderson will cease presenting the Kyle & Jackie O show and Kyle Sandilands has been suspended for 14 days.
- Following the February 20 on-air argument, Sandilands called Henderson 'off with the fairies', prompting her to walk off upset.
- The pair's $200-million, 10-year contract runs to 2034, while Sandilands' legal team says his $100 million contract clause could assign liability to ARN amid its $30-million drop in revenue last month.
- Sandilands is preparing to sue ARN Media if sacked, multiple sources say, and if the breach remains unremedied, ARN could terminate the Quasar Media agreement ending his show.
- Observers note the duo's 20-year prominence makes replacements difficult, while ARN Media faces reputational risks from the show’s repeated ACMA rebukes, and experts warn legal battles could be costly.
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