Kyle Sandilands tells court Kiis FM dumping invalid as he was performing his contracted ‘robust character’ role

Shock jock’s statement of claim in federal court argues exchange that provided trigger for termination ‘congruent with the style, tone and nature of the show’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Kyle Sandilands has told the federal court the termination of his $100m contract was invalid because he was performing his contracted role with Kiis FM as a “robust character” presenting a “deliberately provocative” radio program. ARN Media sacked Sandilands last week over a dispute that began with an on-air argument between Sandilands and his co-host, Jackie “O” Henderson over her interest in astrology. The termination for alleged serious misconduct and a breach of ARN’s services agreement with Quasar Media deprived Sandilands of the remaining $85m he would have earned if the contract had been allowed to run its course until 2034. A statement of claim filed in the federal court on Friday said the Kyle & Jackie O Show was a high-energy and controversial program that used crude humour, ribald commentary and sexual innuendo. The claim said ARN Media “acknowledge[d] the tone, style, voice and r