Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson are shutting down rumors that their radio show is preparing to be inundated with complaints ahead of their expansion to Melbourne. The radio duo spoke with Daily Mail Australia and denied recent reports of the show ramping up censorship before the move. They confirmed that nothing will change regarding what’s censored on their breakfast program. The claim about a ‘pre-emptive complaints department’ came from one of the show’s former producers, Craig Bruce, but ARN, the parent company of Kyle and Jackie O, has denied those claims.
During a recent episode of the Kyle & Jackie O show, the hosts were quick to dispute the reports about the complaints department. Kyle Sandilands emphasized that they own the brand and that nothing happens without them knowing. Jackie Henderson expressed surprise that they can ‘get away with the things we say’ on air. Despite the rumors, the radio stars remain focused on their upcoming expansion to Melbourne, where they are expected to take the number one spot in the radio market by October.
The latest ratings indicate strong competition for Kyle and Jackie O ahead of their Melbourne launch on April 29. They are currently neck-and-neck with Fifi, Fev, and Nick in the ratings, with both shows holding the number one spot in Sydney and Melbourne respectively. Kyle and Jackie O have secured Sydney’s number one breakfast show for their 42nd consecutive survey, while Fifi, Fev, and Nick have maintained the top spot in Melbourne for their 11th consecutive survey. The upcoming expansion into Melbourne has stirred up excitement among listeners and industry insiders.
KIIS FM Melbourne’s breakfast show, Jase and Lauren, was axed to make way for The Kyle and Jackie O Show as part of a $200 million deal signed by the popular radio hosts. The decision to syndicate the show in Melbourne indicates the high expectations for its success in the new market. Despite facing stiff competition from other popular radio shows in Melbourne, Kyle and Jackie O are confident in their ability to attract listeners and maintain their position as one of Australia’s most successful radio duos. The move to Melbourne marks a significant milestone in their careers and cements their status as radio icons in the Australian media landscape.
