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Michael Lallo

Michael Lallo

Michael Lallo is a senior culture writer at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Kyle Sandilands’ contract has been torn up.

Sandilands sacked by midnight email

The controversial broadcaster said he was willing to work with someone other than Jackie “O” Henderson if that was necessary to get back on the air, but his employer wouldn’t accept it.

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Grace Knight (rear) and Bernie Lynch.

‘Such a wonderful, wonderful journey’: Eurogliders star dies after cancer battle

Guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Bernie Lynch was remembered by his bandmate Grace Knight in an emotional social media post.

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Guy and Jules Sebastian at their Sydney home. She says, “Watching Guy go through this [legal battle] was the hardest thing.”

‘Some would say I handled it terribly’: Guy and Jules Sebastian on their biggest battle

Over several years, the couple have been through legal “mud” against Guy’s former friend and manager. This is the best advice they received.

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Today host Sarah Abo announces her pregnancy on air.

Today show host Sarah Abo announces pregnancy live on TV

Abo is expecting her first child after years of fertility struggles, while co-host Karl Stefanovic revealed that his wife has also suffered pregnancy losses.

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British comedian James Barr thought his career was over after he left his abusive partner. Since then, he’s made a triumphant return to the stage.

How a ‘rush of feelings’ from a Botox jab unlocked a comedian’s domestic abuse trauma

UK radio star James Barr was beaten and belittled by his boyfriend – but because he thought he was “meant to be strong”, he struggled to acknowledge what was happening.

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Jackie O breaks her silence.

Jackie O lawyers up, declares she didn’t quit, after show iced

The KIIS FM host has declared her lawyers are addressing the situation and said she was deeply saddened by the “possibility” of the show ending.

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson’s poor launch into Melbourne is not hurting ARN’s bottom line, its CEO says.

‘Kyle will definitely sue’: Sandilands and ARN face ugly legal stoush

Sources said Sandilands is preparing to sue his employer if the company sacks the controversial broadcaster.

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Jackie Henderson, photographed for Good Weekend in October 2024.

Why Jackie O decided it was time for a change, and what comes next

The end came suddenly. But for those watching closely, there were signs Jackie O may have had enough of her professional pairing with Kyle Sandilands.

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Kyle Sandilands has recovered from several previous scandals and his removal from Australian Idol.

What Kyle would have to do to avoid losing his $100 million contract for good

The company behind KIIS FM has accused the broadcaster of “serious misconduct” and set him a high hurdle to return to the airwaves.

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s long-time on air partnership is over.

Kyle and Jackie O break-up not ‘engineered’ says source, staff ‘overjoyed’ at implosion

The decision to end The Kyle and Jackie O Show was not deliberately engineered by KIIS-network owners ARN, senior company sources have said after the pair’s new $200 million contract had contributed to hundreds of staff losing their jobs.

  • Michael Lallo, Karl Quinn and Calum Jaspan