KIIS FM has signalled a major programming overhaul as the Australian station attempts to rebuild its schedule following the end of The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
The network posted an image of several silhouetted figures on social media on Tuesday, September 1, alongside the message: “A new era is coming.” No details were provided about the presenters or format changes, leaving listeners to speculate about what will replace the former breakfast pairing.
Among those reacting was former KIIS staff member Mitch Churi, who wrote: “This’ll be interesting!” Another follower added: “Can’t wait to hear who it is.”
The announcement comes after months of temporary arrangements in the breakfast slot, with KIIS using a rotating line-up while searching for a permanent replacement for Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.
ARN’s director of content, Dave Cameron, has previously indicated that a permanent breakfast format is more likely to be introduced in 2027, saying the network was building a strategy for “2027 onwards”. ([au.variety.com](https://au.variety.com/2026/radio/news/arn-wont-announce-new-kiis-breakfast-show-until-2027-38586/?utm_source=openai))
The station has also suffered a sharp fall in its Sydney breakfast audience since the long-running programme was taken off air. ABC News reported that KIIS’s share dropped to 7.1 per cent between April and June 2026, placing it level with ABC Radio Sydney in fourth position. ([abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/nsw-sydney-radio-ratings-reveal-kiis-kyle-jackie-o/106913974?utm_source=openai))
KIIS FM overhaul follows legal dispute
The programming reset comes as the fallout from the show’s ending continues in the Federal Court, where Henderson is seeking at least A$82 million from ARN Media over the termination of her contract.
ARN has disputed her claims and launched a counterclaim. The case is expected to proceed to trial in October, according to ABC News. ([abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/nsw-jackie-o-arn-media-federal-court-kyle-sandilands/106953032?utm_source=openai))
Sandilands was recently drawn into the dispute after ARN served him with a subpoena seeking documents. The papers were handed to him during his subscription radio programme by his manager, Bruno Bouchet.
Sandilands appeared uncomfortable as Bouchet presented the subpoena and a notice to produce documents, before throwing the notice into a bin.
“I’m very uncomfortable about that,” Sandilands said. “Just tell them I’m overseas or something. Is that what happens? How do you get out of this?”
When newsreader Brooklyn Ross asked whether ARN wanted the broadcaster to assist its case against Henderson, Bouchet replied: “Yeah.”
Sandilands then said he did not want to make comments that could affect Henderson’s legal position, adding: “I don’t feel comfortable saying anything that may affect what she’s got going on.”
Henderson’s court case includes allegations that she experienced bullying while working with Sandilands and that ARN failed to provide appropriate care and protection. Those claims have not been determined by the court, and Sandilands has rejected the account, saying allegations in the documents were “completely the opposite” of his recollection of their working relationship.
The pair’s contract was terminated after an on-air confrontation on February 20, 2026. ARN’s public court file records separate proceedings brought by Sandilands and Henderson against Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, the ARN subsidiary linked to KIIS 106.5 Sydney. ([fedcourt.gov.au](https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/access-to-files-and-transcripts/online-files/sandilands-henderson-v-cth-broadcasting-corp?utm_source=openai))
