Australian shock jock wins A$12m payout after radio station tore up contract
Summary
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands won a A$12 million cash settlement after his former employer, ARN Media, ended his ten-year contract early. The payout resolves Sandilands' lawsuit claiming wrongful termination following an on-air argument with his co-host Jackie Henderson.Key Facts
- Kyle Sandilands’ A$100 million contract with ARN Media was cancelled early in March.
- Sandilands sued ARN Media for wrongful termination, seeking A$85 million.
- ARN Media settled the lawsuit by paying Sandilands A$12.09 million in cash and A$1.5 million in advertising over three years.
- Sandilands was fired after a seven-minute on-air argument where he accused co-host Jackie Henderson of bullying and poor work performance.
- Henderson also sued ARN Media after her contract was cancelled; her legal case is still ongoing.
- ARN Media said Sandilands cannot work for any competitors until March next year.
- ARN will receive 19.9% of Sandilands’ earnings from his future independent media projects for three years.
- The radio show was taken off air after Henderson said she could not continue to work with Sandilands.
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