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An enraged Kyle Sandilands unleashed on his own radio station on Thursday in an eight-minute diatribe after what he perceived as a blunting by the company’s publicity team.
Sandilands, 51, was angry at the lack of press coverage about The Kyle and Jackie O Show‘s historic ratings triumphed this week, as the KIIS 106.5 breakfast program reached its largest ever audience in Sydney.
Media outlets glossed over this fact and instead focused on host Ben Fordham’s market-leading market share of 2GB. This is because radio ratings are typically reported in terms of percentage share rather than total viewership.
An enraged Kyle Sandilands (pictured) unleashed on his own radio station on Thursday in an eight-minute diatribe after what he deemed a stultification by the company’s publicity department.
Sandilands said the PR department of KIIS FM’s parent company, ARN, should have issued a press release highlighting the milestone of his show, labeling them “losers,” “flops” and “absolute a**eholes.” ‘ because of the apparent oversight.
He was aiming for an outside PR firm hired by ARN to handle media relations, but Daily Mail Australia understands that PR for research results is actually handled internally by ARN.
In addition, The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s rating milestone was even highlighted in an ARN press release following the latest GfK rating survey.
The release included survey highlights for other ARN stations, including WSFM.
Sandilands, 51, was angry at the lack of press coverage of the historic ratings of The Kyle and Jackie O Show this week, with the breakfast show KIIS 106.5 drawing its largest audience ever in Sydney.
“I’m tired of working here,” Sandilands snapped live into the air.
“Everyone is a loser, except everyone on this show. Anyone outside of this show is a huge loser. I do not make a joke.’
He added: ‘They have no idea. This whole station couldn’t take root in a brothel with a wheelbarrow full of money and a grin. They wouldn’t know, they wouldn’t have sex. They are too stupid. imbeciles.
“I’m sick of this joint hiring idiots to set things up and then it takes a year for them to find out that this guy is an ad**khead and he needs to be fired. Down with the flops. I should be running this whole joint.’
Sandilands said the PR department of KIIS FM’s parent company, ARN, should have issued a press release highlighting the milestone of his show, labeling them “losers,” “flops” and “absolute a**eholes.” ‘ because of the apparent oversight. (Pictured: co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson)
It comes after The Kyle and Jackie O Show hit an “amazing” ratings milestone.
The long-running breakfast radio show registered the highest number of listeners ever in Sydney, the latest survey results show.
Sandilands and co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson reached more Sydneysiders than ever during the latest viewing period than at any time in their 30-year career.
The show was lifted by great coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, plus the popular ‘guess the vote’ contest Cash, Cars and Stars.
In particular, Kyle and Jackie O have countered the trend of radio ratings going downhill as more young people turn to podcasts for content.
Not only has the program consistently increased its live radio audience, especially in the 25-54 demographic, but the catch-up podcast is number 1 in Australia.
Sandilands and Henderson (pictured) reached more Sydneysiders than ever during the latest viewing period than at any time in their 30-year career
ARN’s chief content officer Duncan Campbell said: “Kyle and Jackie O is a powerhouse of a show that continues to grow.
‘To be the No. 1 FM Sydney breakfast show for 30 consecutive surveys and set a record’ [cumulative audience]is an incredible achievement and highlights the enduring and powerful connection Kyle, Jackie and the entire team have with their audience.
“This show is as current and relevant today as it was 30 surveys ago, and we thank our loyal listeners for their continued support.”
The show was lifted by great coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, plus the popular ‘guess the voice’ contest Cash, Cars and Stars
The news comes as Kyle and Jackie O’s executive producer Sonia Jahshan prepares to leave the show to join Channel Seven’s Sunrise team.
Ms. Jahshan, better known to KIIS FM listeners by her on-air nickname “Palestine,” announced the news via LinkedIn earlier this month.
“A perennial goal has been to pursue my passion for television and later this year I am excited to announce that I will be starting a new role as Senior Producer for Sunrise. [on] Channel Seven,” Ms Jahshan wrote.
Ms Jahshan confirmed her departure was amicable and thanked Sandilands and Henderson for their support over the past five years.
The news comes as Kyle and Jackie O’s executive producer Sonia Jahshan (pictured) prepares to leave the show to rejoin the Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise
“Over the years, we’ve gone from pillar to post, breaking records and reaching new heights delivering innovative and new content,” she wrote.
“Getting some of the biggest ratings Kyle and Jackie O have ever had has been a highlight of my career,” she continued.
“I can’t thank Kyle and Jackie O enough for their support and confidence that I will run their show animal.”
“I will be forever grateful to them,” she concluded.
Ms Jahshan announced the news via LinkedIn earlier this month, saying that it has long been a dream of hers to work in television. (Pictured: Sunrise co-hosts Natalie Barr and David Koch)
Jahshan will leave KIIS FM at the end of the year, an ARN spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail Australia on Thursday.
“I want to say a huge thank you for her contribution, dedication and passion, and wish her all the best in her next adventure,” said Derek Bargwanna, Head of KIIS Network.
“Sonia’s departure has opened up a rare opportunity to participate in Australia’s largest and most successful radio show, and a global search is now underway for a new executive producer to join Kyle, Jackie and the KIIS team in 2023,” he added. ready.
Ms. Jahshan joined ARN in January 2017 as a senior producer.
She worked her way up the ranks and was named executive producer in January 2019, following the departure of Bruno Bouchet.
“A new executive producer is now being sought globally to join Kyle, Jackie and the KIIS team in 2023,” said Derek Bargwanna, head of KIIS Network. (Mrs. Jahshan is in the second photo from the right, just behind Jackie O)