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The airwaves at ARN have been rocked by a significant shake-up following the network’s decision to pull the plug on KIIS FM’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show. This move has led to the departure of a key member of their team, publicist Kiana Harvey, who had been closely associated with the controversial radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.
On Wednesday, Harvey revealed her redundancy, marking the end of her role amid the fallout from the show’s cancellation. This news comes on the heels of ARN’s recent decision to ‘stand down’ producers associated with the program, signaling further expected reductions.
Harvey, who rejoined ARN in May 2024 after a previous tenure, expressed her gratitude and fondness for her colleagues in a heartfelt message on LinkedIn. She reflected on her time at the network as ‘rewarding’ and offered a warm tribute to Sandilands and Henderson, emphasizing the positive impact of her experience working alongside them.
Harvey, who has had two stints at ARN, the latest beginning in May 2024, paid tribute to her old team in a post she shared to LinkedIn.
Describing her time at the network as ‘rewarding’, Harvey continued with a gushing salute to Henderson and Sandilands.
‘[What] Was the most rewarding? Waking up with the country’s best breakfast team in the studio each day and being part of the magic that was the KJ Show.
The axe has fallen on a prominent staffer at ARN, in the wake of the network’s decision to cancel KIIS FM’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Pictured: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, who were terminated last week
Publicist Kiana Harvey (pictured), who worked closely with sacked shock jocks Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, announced her redundancy on Wednesday
‘To have my name written alongside the show in its history books is truly my life’s biggest honour. And for that, I am forever grateful.’
Elsewhere in the post, Harvey reached out to the LinkedIn network regarding job opportunities.
Staff on the Kyle and Jackie O Show were left blindsided earlier this month when they learnt the show would be canned along with the rest of Australia.
ARN, who owns KIIS FM, announced Jackie O Henderson’s $100 million contract was terminated via the market operator ASX on March 3.
Staff reportedly learnt the news through social media, with producers’ work suspended until further notice.
‘People are stressed and feeling upset, given how close they (staff) on the show are. It is a family,’ a source told news.com.au.
‘Staff are shocked and feeling very downcast. Going from the number one show to nothing is definitely giving them whiplash.’
It comes after a fresh twist recently emerged in the ‘feud’ between the stars of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Pictured: The Kyle and Jackie O Show team, who are under a cloud following the brekkie programs cancellation
According to a source close to the former duo, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, mystery still surrounds exactly what ignited the blow-up that saw the pair lose their $100 million contract. Pictured: Jackie ‘O’ Henderson
According to a source close to the former duo, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, mystery still surrounds exactly what ignited the blow-up that saw the pair lose their $100 million contract.
Earlier this month, KIIS FM owners ARN announced that Henderson, 51, had told them that she ‘could not continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands’, after an on-air spat on February 20 – which led to ARN terminating her contract.
It’s now believed that Sandilands, 54, was given no details about what went on between Henderson and ARN in the days before her bombshell statement was released.
‘Jackie keeps going back to the fact that she thinks ARN mishandled the whole thing, but she has made no direct reference to what she did or did not say,’ the insider told news.com.au on Tuesday.
The pair reportedly ‘remain friends’ and there is no confirmation that Henderson informed her bosses in writing that she could not work with her long-time on-air partner.
Sandilands is preparing a $88 million legal battle with ARN, after the radio network terminated his contract last week.
The former ratings king has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the media giant in the Federal Court.
Sandilands was suspended earlier this month for ‘serious misconduct’ before his axing, following his on-air fight with Henderson.