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has reportedly accused her former employer, ARN, of wrongful termination and misleading investors following the collapse of her $200 million radio deal with co-host .
According to the Australian Financial Review, sources close to Henderson's legal correspondence with ARN have claimed Henderson is threatening the company with a wrongful termination lawsuit.
ARN announced last month that Henderson's $100 million contract had been terminated after she told executives she 'cannot continue to ' following his harsh on-air comments that left her in tears.
In the same statement, ARN said it had 'offered to Ms Henderson the possibility of an alternative show on the ARN network.'
However, in a statement issued through her manager, Gemma O'Neill, Henderson stated she 'did not quit or resign', that she was 'deeply saddened by the possibility of the show ending', and that her exit 'had come as a shock'.
The AFR claims the wrongful termination suit suggests that Henderson didn't want out of her contract with The Kyle And Jackie O Show, and instead argues the network seized the opportunity to remove her from what had become a costly deal.
Jackie 'O' Henderson has reportedly accused her former employer, ARN, of wrongful termination and misleading investors following the collapse of her $200 million radio deal with co-host Kyle Sandilands (Henderson is pictured on Friday heading to the gym)
According to the Australian Financial Review , sources close to Henderson's legal correspondence with ARN have claimed Henderson is threatening the company with a wrongful termination lawsuit
She is also reportedly arguing that the company never offered her another show.
An ARN spokesperson told the publication that the company stands by its statement to the ASX.
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Meanwhile, ARN provided written notice to Sandilands stating that it considers his behaviour during the show on February 20 to be 'an act of serious misconduct which is in breach of ARN's service agreement with Quasar Media.'
Sandilands has been suspended and given 14 days to 'remedy' the breach, or else he faces termination.
The radio titan is said to have should his $100 million contract be terminated following the collapse of the show last month.
On Tuesday, Sandilands , claiming he has been 'muzzled' by ARN, and barred from contacting Henderson or speaking with colleagues.
Meanwhile, according to News.com.au, Henderson reached out to Sandilands last week amid reports he was feeling 'betrayed' by their employer.
After connecting, both Sandilands and Henderson apparently realised ARN had told them separately that both parties didn't want to be contacted by the other.
She is also reportedly arguing that the company never offered her another show
Henderson was last spotted on Friday as she headed to the gym for a low-key workout. She showed off her slim frame in a tight T-shirt and loose sweatpants, completing her look with red-and-white sneakers
Meanwhile, ARN provided written notice to Sandilands (pictured) stating that it considers his behaviour during the show on February 20 to be 'an act of serious misconduct which is in breach of ARN's service agreement with Quasar Media'
