Kyle Sandilands reignited his feud with fellow radio host Ben Fordham on Friday morning, launching a verbal attack and labeling Fordham a "cunning, lying, piece of s " on air.
The dispute escalated when entertainment reporter Mary Madigan suggested Fordham, 49, would be a suitable co-anchor for the Nine Network's "Today" program. Sandilands, 55, responded critically to Madigan's positive remarks about Fordham, stating she was "bamboozled" by Fordham's "bullshit" during a brief encounter.
"It's not until you know him for a long time that you realize he's just a cunning, lying, piece of s ," Sandilands declared. When questioned about the intensity of his feelings, Sandilands elaborated, calling Fordham a "f k manipulating, lying f head" and sought corroboration from his manager, Bruno Bouchet.
Bouchet offered a cryptic response, remarking on Fordham's "intense blue eyes" that make him uncomfortable in certain scenarios. Sandilands then revealed one such scenario: an uninvited appearance by Fordham at his birthday celebration.
This latest exchange follows a period of tension between the two radio personalities. In June, Sandilands threatened to physically confront Fordham during a private conversation that reportedly stemmed from criticism of Sandilands' then-collapsed $100 million ARN contract.
Sandilands expressed anger over Fordham's public commentary on the contract's value, which he characterized as a betrayal by a supposed "media mate." According to Sandilands, Fordham publicly questioned the contract's worth while simultaneously inviting Sandilands onto his radio show. Sandilands recounted rejecting the invitation via text message, leading to a terse exchange where Fordham allegedly told him to "toughen the f up."
Fordham later addressed Sandilands' comments on air, inviting him to "slap me anytime, sweetheart" and accusing Sandilands of engaging in "aggressive fantasies."