The radio network behind The Kyle and Jackie O Show will have to comply with new broadcasting conditions after a ruling by Australia’s media watchdog.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has hit ARN Media, which owns KIIS FM where Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson host their show, with licensing conditions after being found guilty of several breaches since the start of last year.
In a statement released on Monday, ACMA confirmed the company could face fines, suspension or cancellation of their broadcasting licence.
ARN runs the Kyle and Jackie O Show, hosted by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson. (A Current Affair)
ACMA chair Nerida O’Loughlin said ARN had consistently failed to meet obligations under the Commercial Radio Code of Practice.
“ARN management have been unwilling or unable to control the content that has gone to air,” she said.
“These additional licence conditions mean further breaches will attract strong enforcement action that was not otherwise available.
“The ball is now firmly in ARN’s court to take control of the content they are responsible for.”
ACMA previously found ARN and The Kyle and Jackie O Show to be in several breaches of the code in 2025.
They referenced nine breaches, including two segments where audio clips of male and female staff urinating were broadcast, with hosts guessing which audio belonged to which staff member.
There was also a segment in which inappropriate discussions about pornography and masturbation occurred.
The restrictions will remain in force for five years, and will apply to the Kyle and Jackie O Show, or any new show involving either presenter while at ARN.
Jackie Henderson’s contract with ARN was terminated after she claimed she could no longer work with Sandilands. (WireImage)
Under the ruling handed down, ARN will also be required to hold an independent audit of their governance framework, and will be forced to show evidence of the recommendations from the audit being implemented within the company.
The show itself is currently on a hiatus after Sandilands and Henderson had a falling out on air.
It led to ARN terminating Henderson’s contract after she claimed she could no longer work with Sandilands.
Sandilands is currently suspended after ARN alleged he had breached his contract, a claim he denied last week.
Kyle Sandilands is currently suspended, and must prove he has tried to “remedy” his alleged contract breaches. (Nine)
“Despite what ARN says, I am not in breach of that contract. I want to be on air. I want to be with my audience. I want to do the job I have done my entire adult life,” he said last week.
His suspension expires tomorrow, however, Sandilands must prove he has taken steps to “remedy” his breaches.
The pair signed a $200 million contract with ARN in 2023, which was supposed to last until 2034.
With Henderson’s exit and Sandilands’ suspension, it remains to be seen what will happen with the mega contract.
ARN has been contacted for comment.
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