Kyle & Jackie O Show is forced off air amid secret health battle
The Kyle & Jackie O Show was unexpectedly absent from their radio show on Wednesday morning, as the KIIS FM station was forced to play reruns of their best moments.
Radio insiders have revealed to Daily Mail Australia that almost the entire show’s team has been plagued by illness in recent days.
It comes after co-host and shock jock Kyle Sandilands, 53, detailed on Monday and Tuesday how increasing numbers from his team were unable to work due to various illnesses spreading through the studio.
On Monday, reporter Cooper Johns was absent after showing “scams” all weekend, along with producer Joshua Fox, who has pneumonia.
The following day, Sandilands show director and manager Bruno Bouchet was also absent due to an undisclosed illness.
Listeners were also informed on Tuesday that Content Producer Natalie Penfold would be out for a month after breaking both her feet.
It is believed that Sandilands and/or his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, or perhaps both, are now also suffering from mystery illnesses.
An ARN spokesperson confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Sandilands is “unwell” and will “hopefully” return to the show on Thursday.
The Kyle & Jackie O Show were unexpectedly absent from their radio show on Wednesday morning, with the KIIS FM station forced to play reruns of their best moments. Pictured: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson
This comes after the radio presenter recently visited a vascular surgeon after struggling with several health problems in recent years.
During a segment last week, Sandilands revealed he had a routine check with a Doctor who diagnoses and treats blood vessel problems.
The 53-year-old man explained that his results had not changed since his last visit, but he did receive some health advice that shocked him.
Most of the crew are unable to work due to various illnesses spreading through the studio. On Monday, reporter Cooper Johns (pictured) was absent after being “criminal” all weekend
It is believed that Sandilands or his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, if not both, have now also been struck by mystery illnesses
“I was put on the table like a piece of meat. Taken off and examined,” he explained.
‘And then the surgeon says, “Yes, exactly the same as last time. Maybe quit smoking.”‘
But when Kyle asked his doctor if he could continue vaping THC, a cannabinoid found in cannabis and often used legally for therapeutic purposes, his doctor said no.