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Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands will receive AU$12m after settling a lawsuit against his former employer ARN, which cancelled his ten-year $100m contract early.

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Who
Kyle Sandilands, Jackie Henderson, ARN
What
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands will receive AU$12m after settling a lawsuit against his former employer ARN, which cancelled his ten-year $100m contract early.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:08:29 GMT · 2h 34m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Sandilands was sacked in March after an on-air spat with co-host Jackie Henderson, who accused him of bullying, following a seven-minute tirade by Sandilands on 20 February.
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How this affects you

This settlement highlights the financial implications of high-profile talent disputes in the media industry, with a substantial payout and restrictions on future employment, potentially signaling increased scrutiny of on-air conduct.

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  1. Culture & Industry2h 34m ago
    Australian radio personality Kyle Sandilands will receive AU$12 million after settling a lawsuit with his former employer, ARN, following the early termination of his AU$100 million ten-year contract.
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    Australian radio personality Kyle Sandilands will receive AU$12m (US$8.5m; £6.3m) in a settlement with his former employer ARN after his ten-year, $100m contract was cancelled.
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    Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands will receive AU$12m after settling a lawsuit against his former employer ARN, which cancelled his ten-year $100m contract early.
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    Radio host Kyle Sandilands has reached a settlement with his former employer, ARN Media, for AU$12 million cash and AU$1.5 million in advertising services.
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    Radio host Kyle Sandilands has reached an AU$12 million settlement with his former employer ARN Media, addressing part of a legal dispute.
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  6. Culture & Industry4h 52m ago
    Radio host Kyle Sandilands reached a settlement with his former employer ARN Media for AU$12 million cash and AU$1.5 million in advertising services, resolving part of a legal battle.
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  7. Culture & Industry4h 52m ago
    Radio host Kyle Sandilands reached a settlement with his former employer ARN Media, which will pay him AU$12 million.
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  8. Culture & Industry4h 52m ago
    Kyle Sandilands reached a AU$12 million settlement with ARN Media, resolving part of a legal dispute.
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  9. Culture & Industry4h 52m ago
    Radio host Kyle Sandilands reached a AU$12 million cash settlement with his former employer ARN Media, resolving part of a legal dispute.
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