Kyle Sandilands Speaks Out After Jackie O Departure

has broken his silence after his KIIS FM co-host took a leave of absence on Monday, following a fiery on-air clash.

The shock jock, 54, slammed Henderson on Friday, accusing her of letting a 'fixation' with astrology distract her from work

The fracas has apparently caused a rift in the long-standing radio partnership, with Henderson, 50, absent from Monday's Kyle & Jackie O show.

Sandilands briefly addressed the issue on air on Tuesday, revealing that Jackie would be off-air for the week.

The admission came after newsreader Brooklyn Ross told Sandilands that he missed the radio queen.

'She'll be gone for the week, I'm told,' Sandilands said. 'That's what I heard yesterday.'

It seems that Sandilands' heart has softened over the weekend, with the radio star adding: 'So, yeah. I'm looking forward to her return.' 

Henderson was moved to tears on Friday after Sandilands slammed her over an apparent 'fixation' with astrology.

The pair were discussing the latest developments regarding Prince Andrew when Jackie proceeded to read out the disgraced royal's birth chart.

Sandilands then proceeded to lambast his co-star, claiming that her love for astrology was affecting her work.

'As I said, fascinating, but I don't think it should be at the detriment of everything else on the show – this relentless research,' he said.

Taken aback by the comment, Henderson protested, saying that she had just looked up the information on her phone.

This did not placate Sandilands, however, with the shock jock continuing to chastise Jackie.

'It's affecting other things, like your fixation on this has made you almost unworkable. You're off with the fairies with this s***t. It's mental,' he said.

It seems that Sandilands' heart has softened over the weekend, with the radio star adding: 'So, yeah. I'm looking forward to her return.'