Kyle and Jackie O “in talks” with rival network
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have reportedly been talking with rival networks as their contract with KIIS FM and ARN comes to an end in 2024.
The powerhouse radio duo’s old network Southern Cross Austereo, where they previously found success with their hit show on 2Day FM, has reportedly been “pretty aggressive” in pursuing the pair, according to the Australian Financial Review.
A network insider has also revealed that for rival networks this process is “like sports rights for radio. It's very likely it'll end up being the biggest talent media deal ever.”
Kyle and Jackie O have been unstoppable and have even made history for ARN, topping the latest radio ratings survey with a 17.9 per cent of the audience share.
They have been the top breakfast show in Sydney for the third time running and averaged a whopping 921,000 listeners a week.
ARN Media CEO & Managing Director Ciaran Davis has told the Daily Mail about the value of the radio hosts: “We don't see contract negotiations as being an on-off exercise.”
“Since Kyle and Jackie O have been with us, we have been working very hard to make sure they feel part of a bigger network, and that everybody contributes to that.”
He then proceeded to praise the duo for being the best at what they do.
“I don't think that it's a surprise to us that they have had the highest listenership they have ever had. Honestly, having worked in many countries in radio, I think they are the best in the world at what they do.”
However, the SCA themselves have declined to provide a comment on these rumours.
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