Kyle and Jackie O Reconcile After On-Air Drama

Kyle and Jackie O Reconcile After On-Air Drama

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and have reportedly formed a 'united front', following claims the pair are back in contact and .  

According to News.com.au, Jackie reached out to Sandilands, 54, amid reports he was feeling 'betrayed' by ARN after his on-air fight with Henderson, 51, led to their contract being 'terminated'. 

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.

'They both realised, like, 'Why aren't we allowed to talk to each other?'' a source said. 

The publication also claims the meeting preceded Henderson's statement last Friday, in which she announced she had not quit or resigned from the radio show. 

Sandilands apparently blames ARN for 'exploiting a very emotional Jackie', with the insider saying Sandilands and Henderson both feel they have been 'f**ked over' by their employer.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson have reportedly formed a 'united front', following claims the pair are back in contact and hoping to return to The Kyle and Jackie O Show together  

KIIS FM's parent company ARN announced last week 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.

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 'has come as a shock to me'. 

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.'

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Sandilands has been suspended and given 14 days to 'remedy' the breach, or else he faces termination. 

The radio titan has ' should his $100 million contract be terminated following the collapse of KIIS FM's The Kyle & Jackie O Show, The Australian reported on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Sandilands , claiming he has been 'muzzled' by ARN, and barred from contacting Henderson or speaking with colleagues.

'I want to speak directly to my listeners, my colleagues and the public about what has been happening,' Sandilands began in his statement. 

'On 20 February, I had an argument with Jackie on air about something that had been bothering me for a while. I said things I wish I had said differently.'

According to News.com.au , Jackie reached out to Sandilands, 54, amid reports he was feeling 'betrayed' by ARN after his on-air fight with Henderson, 51, led to their contract being 'terminated' 

Sandilands apparently blames ARN for 'exploiting a very emotional Jackie', with the insider saying Sandilands and Henderson both feel they have been 'f**ked over' by their employer

Sandilands went on to say that he privately apologised to Henderson after the feud and deeply regretted hurting his long-time co-host's feelings.

'That same evening, I sent Jackie a message telling her I was sorry for anything I said that didn't go down well, that I love her and care for her, and that I could have handled it better. I meant every word of that, and I still do,' he continued. 

'Jackie and I have worked together for over 25 years. She is one of the most important people in my life. The idea that our partnership could end like this is devastating to me.' 

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The shock jock went on to claim ARN had imposed some strict conditions amid the fallout.

'ARN told me that I am not allowed to contact Jackie. They have told me that I am not allowed to speak to my colleagues. I did what was asked even though it made it impossible for me to do the one thing anyone in my position would want to do – pick up the phone and talk to the person I have been talking with continually for my entire career,' he explained. 

'The truth is that ARN terminated Jackie's contract on the same day it accused me of a breach. It suspended me from work. All of this happened while I was being told to sit quietly and say nothing. That is not a genuine process.' 

While acknowledging Henderson had told him she was hurt, he insisted they had always resolved disagreements privately.