Kyle Sandilands

Kyle Dalton Sandilands (born 10 June 1971) is an Australian radio host, shock jock and television personality. Together with Jackie O, they co-hosted the weekday breakfast radio program The Kyle and Jackie O Show from 2005 until 2026, first on Sydney's 2Day FM and then on radio station KIIS 106.5. As of 2026, Sandilands operates an independent show called Kyle Sandilands Live. Sandilands has become known for controversial on-air stunts and offensive comments. This has led to companies removing their advertisements, findings of serious breaches of the Industry Codes of Practice and Guidelines, and to his firing from Australian Idol. From 2005 to 2009, and from 2023 to 2026, Sandilands served as a judge on Australian Idol. In 2008, he became the host of Big Brother, alongside Jackie O. In 2010, he became a judge on Australia's Got Talent and also on Australia's version of The X Factor.