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An industry insider has revealed the hidden meaning in ' emotional statement amid the breakdown of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Sandilands broke his silence on Tuesday, claiming he has been 'muzzled' by his employers, Australian Radio Network, and barred from contacting his long-time co-host or speaking with colleagues.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford pointed out some very telling comments in the content of the bombshell statement.
'He's clearly saying, let me get back on air - I think he's accepted that he and Jackie O are not going to be a team ever again,' Ford told 2GB's Clinton Maynard.
'And if you know much about Kyle, he's like a real radio animal, he needs to be on the radio in the same way that Dracula needs blood.'
Ford added: 'He wants to be on the radio and I think he will be again in the future. You're not going to keep him away.'
An industry insider has revealed the hidden meaning in Kyle Sandilands' emotional statement amid the breakdown of The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Pictured with Jackie 'O' Henderson
The top-rating KIIS FM breakfast host, 54, addressed listeners directly on Tuesday after he was suspended from The Kyle and Jackie O Show and .
Henderson's $100 million contract was also terminated after she told executives she 'cannot continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands' after the fallout.
'I want to speak directly to my listeners, my colleagues and the public about what has been happening,' Sandilands began in his statement.
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'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.'
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.'
The shock jock went on to claim ARN had imposed some strict conditions amid the fallout.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford pointed out some very telling comments in the content of the bombshell statement
ARN provided written notice to Sandilands stating 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.'
Kyle was suspended and given 14 days to 'remedy' the breach, or else he faces termination.
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