and are reportedly in 'peace talks' to get their radio show back on the air, with some insiders .
For almost three decades, Jackie, 51, has
But behind the scenes, insiders claim the beloved broadcaster often found herself quietly defending his behaviour to those closest to her - including her ex-husband.
Sources say Jackie frequently reassured friends, family, and ex Lee Henderson, that Kyle's notorious on-air persona did not reflect the man she knew off the microphone.
'Jackie has always ,' one insider tells Daily Mail.
'She would often explain that what listeners hear on the radio is entertainment. She always felt people misunderstood him.'
For almost three decades, Jackie 'O' Henderson, 51, has stood firmly beside her controversial radio co-host Kyle Sandilands, 54, despite the slew of backlash he has received over the years
The pair have fronted The Kyle & Jackie O Show for 27 years, building one of the most powerful partnerships in Australian media.
Their chemistry helped transform the breakfast program into a ratings juggernaut and a multimillion-dollar brand.
However, the show's outspoken and often controversial style has regularly sparked backlash over the years.
According to sources, that sometimes placed Jackie in the difficult position of balancing loyalty to her co-host with concerns raised in her personal life.
'There were moments when friends and family would question some of the things Kyle said on air. And Jackie would find herself defending him,' the insider explains.
Jackie shares her daughter Kitty with ex-husband Lee, 52, and those close to the star say her family has always remained her top priority.
'She's very mindful of how public controversies can affect her personal life,' the source says.
'So when people raised concerns about Kyle's behaviour, Jackie would often try to explain the context.'
But behind the scenes, insiders claim the beloved broadcaster often found herself quietly defending his behaviour to those closest to her - including her ex-husband Lee Henderson, 52
Sources say Jackie frequently reassured friends, family, and ex Lee, that Kyle's notorious on-air persona did not reflect the man she knew off the microphone
After connecting, both Kyle and Jackie apparently realised ARN had told them separately that both parties didn't want to be contacted by the other.
