may be facing intense scrutiny over the implosion of The Kyle & Jackie O Show, but insiders say the controversial broadcaster isn't going anywhere just yet.
Back in 2010, Sandilands, 54, spent $5million on a six-bedroom mansion in the exclusive enclave of Holmby Hills.
The multi-million-dollar home, in which Kyle often resides when he visits America, is located in the same neighbourhood as the Playboy Mansion.
Sources claim the radio shock jock would normally leave Australia for his luxe LA bolthole whenever media scrutiny intensifies, but this time he's being kept firmly on home soil.
The reason? His judging role on Australian Idol.
According to industry insiders, Sandilands' contract with means travelling overseas during the current season simply isn't an option.
Kyle Sandilands (pictured) may be facing intense scrutiny over the implosion of The Kyle & Jackie O Show, but insiders say the controversial broadcaster isn't going anywhere just yet
Sources claim the radio shock jock would normally leave Australia for his luxe LA bolthole whenever media scrutiny intensifies, but this time he's being kept firmly on home soil
With live episodes of the singing competition still airing, the network is reportedly expecting the shock jock to remain in Australia and fulfil his commitments on the judging panel.
'When things get messy here, Kyle's usual move is to jump on a plane and wait for the headlines to die down,' one insider claimed.
'But Idol has locked him in place. He has obligations, and Seven expects him to honour them.'
The development comes as speculation continues to swirl about the future of Sandilands' radio empire following shocking developments surrounding The Kyle & Jackie O Show.
KIIS FM's parent company ARN announced that Henderson's $100million contract had been terminated after she told executives she 'cannot continue to ' following his harsh on-air comments that left her in tears.
Sandilands has been suspended and given 14 days to 'remedy' the breach, or else he faces termination.
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.'
Meanwhile, the radio titan has ' should his $100million contract be terminated following the collapse of KIIS FM's The Kyle & Jackie O Show, The Australian reported on Thursday.
The reason? His role on Australian Idol. According to industry insiders, Sandilands' contract with Channel Seven means travelling overseas during the current season isn't an option
'When things get messy here, Kyle's usual move is to jump on a plane and wait for the headlines to die down,' one insider claimed. 'But Idol has locked him in place.' Kyle is pictured with Marcia Hines (centre) and Amy Shark (right)
Back in 2010, Sandilands spent $5 million on a six-bedroom mansion in the swanky Los Angeles suburb of Holmby Hills
The multi-million dollar home, in which Kyle often resides when he visits America, is located in the same neighbourhood as the Playboy mansion
'The message is basically: "turn up, do the job and keep the show moving,"' an insider said.
