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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Amanda Meade

Kyle Sandilands tells court Kiis FM dumping invalid as he was performing his contracted ‘robust character’ role

Kyle Sandilands on a red carpet
Kyle Sandilands has claimed the termination of his $100m Kiis FM contract was invalid because he is not guilty of serious misconduct and breach of contract. Photograph: Hanna Lassen/WireImage

Kyle Sandilands has told the federal court the termination of his $100m contract was invalid because he was performing his contracted role with Kiis FM as a “robust character” presenting a “deliberately provocative” radio program.

ARN Media sacked Sandilands last week over a dispute that began with an on-air argument between Sandilands and his co-host, Jackie “O” Henderson over her interest in astrology.

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