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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Shahana Yasmin

Controversial Australian radio host sacked after on-air dispute ends flagship show

Kyle Sandilands on the 2Day FM Kyle and Jackie O Breakfast show in September 2008 in Sydney, Australia - (Getty Images)

A controversial Australian radio host was sacked and his long-running breakfast programme cancelled after he was accused of misconduct following a breakdown in relations with his co-host and employer.

Kyle Sandilands’ The Kyle and Jackie O Show was cancelled with immediate effect, the Australian Radio Network (ARN) confirmed on Wednesday. It had “issued a notice of termination of contract” to Sandilands and his company, Quasar Media, over what it described as “serious misconduct”.

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