Kyle Sandilands settles with former radio station for $12m and a helping hand with new media venture
Summary
Kyle Sandilands has settled his legal dispute with ARN Media for a $12 million cash payment and support to start a new media project. This agreement ends all claims between Sandilands and ARN, while legal action from his co-host Jackie Henderson is still ongoing.Key Facts
- Kyle Sandilands was seeking $85 million after being suddenly fired by ARN in February.
- The settlement amount is $12.09 million, with payments continuing until June 2029.
- ARN Media will provide $1.5 million in advertising support for Sandilands’ new media venture over three years.
- Sandilands must share 19.9% of revenue from his new show with ARN for three years.
- Sandilands cannot work for radio stations competing with Kiis FM for nine months.
- Jackie “O” Henderson, his co-host, also sued ARN seeking over $82 million for wrongful contract termination.
- Henderson has accused Sandilands of bullying her, and her legal case is still unresolved.
- ARN removed their breakfast show after an on-air argument between Sandilands and Henderson and Henderson’s subsequent leave.
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