VERY surprising radio star CONFIRMS he is in talks with ARN to replace Kyle and Jackie O on KIIS FM

Virgin Radio Dubai star Kris Fade has confirmed he is in talks with ARN about potentially replacing the axed Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show.

Speaking on the GameChangers podcast, co-host Craig Bruce revealed he had spoken with Fade at Radio Days Toronto, where he directly addressed rumours linking him to the high-profile opening.

Fade admitted he ‘had a conversation with ARN’, adding that it was still in the discussion stage and ‘nothing on the table in terms of a specific offer.’

Bruce — a well-known radio executive and commentator — also backed Fade’s long-term potential in the Australian market, saying he had ‘never been so convinced of another human being’s potential as this man.’

Fade is already familiar to Australian audiences and ARN’s KIIS FM network, having previously fronted syndicated programming across the country.

In 2018, KIIS FM launched The Kris Fade Show Around Australia, a nationally broadcast Sunday program that ran for several years.

Virgin Radio Dubai star Kris Fade (pictured) has confirmed he is in talks with ARN about potentially replacing the axed Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show

Although Fade no longer holds a permanent Australian slot, he has maintained visibility through regular spots on podcasts and a strong social media presence.

Outside radio, Fade has built a significant entertainment presence in the Middle East, with his appearances on the Netflix reality series Dubai Bling.

His public profile has also expanded into commercial partnerships and tourism campaigns, further boosting his international appeal.

He was even honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai — underlining his celebrity status in the region.

There has been industry speculation for some time now that Fade was being prepped for the plum breakfast role.

Last month, there was fresh chatter that a massive name in radio may take over the slot left behind by the cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show on KIIS FM.

Industry rumours are rife that Fade, who hosts his hugely successful breakfast show in Dubai, could be tempted over to ARN if he’s offered a big enough pay packet.

The 46-year-old Lebanese-Australian boasts a slew of Hollywood heavyweights as his close personal friends.

Speaking on the GameChangers podcast, co-host Craig Bruce revealed he had spoken with Fade at Radio Days Toronto, where he directly addressed rumours linking him to the high-profile opening

Last month, there was fresh chatter that a massive name in radio may take over the slot left behind by the cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show on KIIS FM. Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and Kyle Sandilands are pictured