Kyle and Jackie O’s KIIS FM Hit With Five-Year Ban on Strong Sexual Content

KIIS FM Sydney and KIIS FM Melbourne have been ordered not to air strong sexual content in any program hosted by Kyle Sandilands and/or Jackie ‘O’ Henderson for the next five years, following repeated breaches of broadcasting standards.

Australia’s media regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, imposed the licence conditions after citing multiple incidents on The Kyle & Jackie O Show, including explicit on-air games and sexual discussions.

The regulator said the restrictions would apply to any future KIIS programs involving Sandilands or Henderson, whether they appear together or separately.

The ruling adds another major twist to the ongoing drama surrounding the star radio duo. The show was taken off air two weeks earlier, and Henderson’s contract with ARN was terminated.

ARN also notified Sandilands that his conduct during a February broadcast was considered serious misconduct, and he was given a deadline to respond before risking termination of his own contract.

The dispute stems from an on-air clash on 20 February, when Sandilands mocked Henderson over her interest in astrology.

Henderson later said she could no longer work with him after the incident, though she also said she did not resign and was saddened the long-running breakfast show could be ending.

Sandilands has since apologised, saying he regretted how he handled the argument and that he had reached out to Henderson privately afterward.

ARN said it respects the regulator’s decision and has already taken steps to ensure compliance and protect brand safety.

The controversy marks a dramatic chapter for one of Australia’s most talked-about radio partnerships, with both hosts now reportedly engaging lawyers as the future of the franchise remains uncertain.