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Culture & Industry3h 37m 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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Who
Kyle Sandilands, ARN Media, Michael Stephenson, Jackie "O" Henderson
What
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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:51:15 GMT · 3h 37m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The settlement resolves a legal dispute stemming from an on-air spat between Sandilands and co-host Jackie "O" Henderson that led to their show being axed.
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How this affects you

This settlement means a major Australian media company will pay significant compensation to a former host, impacting its financial outlook and potentially setting precedents for future talent contracts in the industry. Legal proceedings with the co-host are ongoing, indicating further financial and reputational implications for ARN Media.

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  1. Culture & Industry1h 20m 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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  2. Culture & Industry1h 20m ago
    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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  3. Culture & Industry1h 20m ago
    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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  4. Culture & Industry3h 37m ago
    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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  5. Culture & Industry3h 37m ago
    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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    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.
  7. Culture & Industry3h 37m 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 & Industry3h 37m ago
    Kyle Sandilands reached a AU$12 million settlement with ARN Media, resolving part of a legal dispute.
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    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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