Kyle Sandilands Reveals New Show Details, Mentions Work with Pauline Hanson

Kyle Sandilands has unveiled plans for his next career move, a new subscription-based show, after settling a dispute with ARN Media for $12.09 million.

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I was with Pauline Hanson for a couple of days, just spending some time with her camp since all this saga just working on getting their messaging across which I think has been well received.

Speaking on the 'Game Changers Radio' podcast, Sandilands shared that he recently spent time with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, assisting her party with political messaging. "I was with Pauline Hanson for a couple of days, just spending some time with her camp since all this saga just working on getting their messaging across which I think has been well received," Sandilands said. He expressed a newfound admiration for Hanson, stating, "She is really a surprise, she's like one of my favourite people now and I didn't like her that much prior."

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She is really a surprise, she's like one of my favourite people now and I didn't like her that much prior.

Sandilands described his dispute with ARN Media as "daunting" and "boring as hell." His new project is designed to resemble the format of his final week on the 'Kyle and Jackie O Show' when his former co-host, Jackie 'O' Henderson, was absent following an on-air argument. "It'll be like it was that last week when Jackie wasn't on the show," Sandilands explained. "We'll still have the different stories but you'll probably hear more of the ensemble cast, no ads, no censorship but we'll still be playing songs and you'll be able to watch it."

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It'll be like it was that last week when Jackie wasn't on the show. We'll still have the different stories but you'll probably hear more of the ensemble cast, no ads, no censorship but we'll still be playing songs and you'll be able to watch it.

The show is envisioned as a visual experience, incorporating video clips and music, with a return to the studio, akin to 'The Today Show' but aiming for a slicker presentation. Sandilands mentioned that ARN Media was initially resistant to his new project during negotiations but eventually agreed to a revenue-sharing arrangement. ARN Media will receive 19.9% of Sandilands's earnings for three years and provide $1.5 million in advertising, while Sandilands is restricted from competing directly with the network for nine months. He expressed satisfaction with the settlement, stating, "I was happy to take the piddly little amount [the $12 million settlement] just to be able to get back to [work]… I'm happy to earn the money."

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I was happy to take the piddly little amount [the $12 million settlement] just to be able to get back to [work]… I'm happy to earn the money.