<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/radio" rel="" target="_blank" title="radio"><span>radio</span></a><span> network behind </span><em><span>The Kyle and Jackie O Show</span></em><span> will have to comply with new broadcasting conditions after a ruling by </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/australia" rel="" target="_blank" title="Australia's"><span>Australia's</span></a><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/media" rel="" target="_blank" title="media"><span>media</span></a><span> watchdog.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has hit ARN Media, which owns KIIS FM where </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/kyle-sandilands" rel="" target="_blank" title="Kyle Sandilands"><span>Kyle Sandilands</span></a><span> and Jackie Henderson host their show, with licensing conditions after being found guilty of several breaches since the start of last year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a statement released on Monday, ACMA confirmed the company could face fines, suspension or cancellation of their broadcasting licence.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/oscars-2026-live-updates-98th-academy-awards-winners-results-surprises-biggest-moments-news-headlines/8d4b2289-f7a5-4cbd-b07a-c30354e585eb" target="_blank"><strong><span>Academy Awards underway; Demi Moore bucks red carpet trend; Kylie Jenner's cryptic post</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>ACMA chair Nerida O'Loughlin said ARN had consistently failed to meet obligations under the Commercial Radio Code of Practice.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"ARN management have been unwilling or unable to control the content that has gone to air," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These additional licence conditions mean further breaches will attract strong enforcement action that was not otherwise available.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/kyle-and-jackie-o-show-new-broadcasting-rules/a67ef930-744a-4532-80af-8708adf161c1" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The ball is now firmly in ARN's court to take control of the content they are responsible for."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>ACMA previously found ARN and The Kyle and Jackie O Show to be in several breaches of the code in 2025.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They referenced nine breaches, including two segments where audio clips of male and female staff urinating were broadcast, with hosts guessing which audio belonged to which staff member. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There was also a segment in which inappropriate discussions about pornography and masturbation occurred.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The restrictions will remain in force for five years, and will apply to the Kyle and Jackie O Show, or any new show involving either presenter while at ARN.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-trump-netanyahu-how-long-will-the-war-last/3a066ef3-fe97-4b15-8222-982b2e91de3f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Australia rules out sending warship</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Under the ruling handed down, ARN will also be required to hold an independent audit of their governance framework, and will be forced to show evidence of the recommendations from the audit being implemented within the company.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The show itself is currently on a hiatus after Sandilands and Henderson had a falling out on air.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It led to ARN terminating Henderson's contract after she claimed she could no longer work with Sandilands.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sandilands is currently suspended after ARN alleged he had breached his contract, a claim he </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/kyle-and-jackie-o-show-kyle-sandilands-breaks-silence/8867e3ed-d639-43af-bfe0-9c17680be659" rel="" target="_blank" title="denied"><span>denied</span></a><span> last week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/pauline-hanson-policies-stance-on-immigration-housing-voting-record-explained/1a21d57d-cddd-4ba5-b1ce-0b564e205b79" target="_blank"><strong><span>One Nation's popularity is surging. But what does Pauline Hanson's party actually stand for?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Despite what ARN says, I am not in breach of that contract. I want to be on air. I want to be with my audience. I want to do the job I have done my entire adult life," he said last week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His suspension </span><a href="https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/kyle-sandilands-jackie-o-henderson-fight-what-happens-next-who-replacing-legal/e6d80145-4516-45e3-877b-045a78627dc7" rel="" target="_blank" title="expires"><span>expires</span></a><span> tomorrow, however, Sandilands must prove he has taken steps to "remedy" his breaches.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The pair signed a $200 million contract with ARN in 2023, which was supposed to last until 2034.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>With Henderson's exit and Sandilands' suspension, it remains to be seen what will happen with the mega contract.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>ARN has been contacted for comment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></strong></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&hl=en_AU&pli=1" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a><em><span></span></em></li></ul></div></div>
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