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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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Who
Kyle Sandilands, ARN Media, Michael Stephenson, Jackie "O" Henderson
What
Radio host Kyle Sandilands reached a AU$12 million cash settlement with his former employer ARN Media, resolving part of a legal dispute.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:51:15 GMT · 4h 44m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The settlement brings to an end one half of a legal battle that arose after Sandilands and co-host Jackie "O" Henderson lodged lawsuits following their show being axed after an on-air spat.
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How this affects you

This settlement provides financial certainty for both Kyle Sandilands and ARN Media, allowing Sandilands to pursue independent media opportunities and ARN Media to focus on its business strategy. However, legal proceedings with Sandilands' former co-host are still ongoing, indicating the broader dispute is not fully resolved.

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  1. Culture & Industry2h 27m 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 & Industry2h 27m 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 & Industry2h 27m 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 & Industry4h 44m 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 & Industry4h 44m 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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  6. Culture & Industry4h 44m 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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    Radio host Kyle Sandilands reached a settlement with his former employer ARN Media, which will pay him AU$12 million.
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    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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