Radio personality Kyle Sandilands was absent from his program, "Kyle Sandilands Live," on Friday morning due to a reported medical issue. Colleagues and his manager confirmed that Sandilands is experiencing legitimate health concerns, including ongoing battles with high blood pressure and an aneurysm.
Newsreader Brooklyn Ross opened the broadcast by informing listeners of Sandilands' absence, stating, "Kyle is sick today. And from what I hear, this is a legitimate sickness." This comment alluded to Sandilands' known reputation for taking days off, but his team emphasized the seriousness of his current condition.
Sandilands' manager, Bruno Bouchet, stated that the host is resting under doctor's orders. He relayed that Sandilands himself commented on the unusual nature of being genuinely unwell, reportedly joking about the circumstances. The program team reassured listeners that Sandilands was expected to phone in later during the broadcast.
The host's recent absence comes during a turbulent start for his independent venture, "Kyle Sandilands Live." The show launched on August 10, with subscribers paying an upfront annual fee. The debut episode was marked by technical difficulties, requiring an emergency shutdown and a reset. The team openly acknowledged the rocky beginning, even humorously titling the second episode "Hopefully today's better..."
This new venture follows Sandilands' departure from KIIS FM's "Kyle & Jackie O Show" and a subsequent settlement with his former employer, ARN. Staff have noted that Sandilands has been more engaged with his current program, reportedly staying at the studios as late as 4 p.m., in contrast to his previous role where he was known to leave shortly after his morning show concluded.