Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson |
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Other names | Kyle & Jackie O The Kyle & Jackie O: Hour of Power |
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Genre | Comedy, Talk, Music |
Running time | 180 minutes (6:00–9:00am) |
Country | Australia |
Languages | English |
Home station | 2DayFM |
Syndicates | Today Network Southern Cross Media Grant Broadcasters Ace Radio |
TV adaptations | Kyle & Jackie O TV: Behind-the-Scenes (Online)[1] |
Hosts | Emma Duxberry (News) Tim Bailey (Weather) Brian “Sando” Sanders (Traffic) |
Starring | Kyle Sandilands Jackie Henderson |
Creators | Kyle Sandilands Jackie Henderson |
Directors | Sarah Jelly Angus Stevens[2] |
Senior editors | David Konsky[3] |
Editors | Daniel Bozkowski Chris Davis |
Producers | Simon Greally Bruno Bouchet Matt Simpson Nick Cervetto |
Exec. producers | Gemma O’Neill |
Narrated by | Mark De Villar |
Recording studio | Studio 3, Level 15 World Square, Sydney |
Air dates | since 16 January 2005 |
Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
Opening theme | Sneaky Sound System – “Pictures” |
Ending theme | Barry Manilow – “Mandy” |
Sponsor(s) | Holden |
Website | The Kyle & Jackie O Show: Official Site |
Podcast | The Kyle & Jackie O Show: Podcasts |
The Kyle & Jackie O Show is Australia’s most listened-to breakfast radio show hosted by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O on 2DayFM, Sydney.[4] Syndicated to over 78 stations nationwide, the show has been airing since 16 January 2005.[5][6] The show is a 9-time winner and 36-time finalist of the Australian Commercial Radio Awards. The Kyle & Jackie O Show has been Sydney's top-rating FM breakfast show for four consecutive years.[7]
The Kyle & Jackie O Show airs weekdays in the breakfast radio timeslot of 6am-9am on 2DayFM, Sydney. The show’s one-hour highlights package Kyle & Jackie O Show: Hour of Power airs nationally between 6pm–7pm.
Kyle and Jackie O can also be heard nationwide on Saturdays between 3pm–7pm during the syndicated program Take 40 Australia show.[8]
The Kyle & Jackie O Show’s slogan “Breakfast With The Stars” is the foundation for the show’s format: the show airs a mix of celebrity interviews, Hollywood gossip, music, giveaways, phone topics and stunts.
Presented on the hour, Jackie’s O News is where Jackie delivers the morning’s celebrity gossip and news. Due the popularity and longevity of the segment, Jackie’s O News will often break news stories, most notably in March 2011 where Jackie revealed the names of the finalists for the Gold Logie.[9] Spoilers and leaks are often aired during “Jackie’s O News,” most notably in November 2010 when a dying character’s name from hit TV show Packed to the Rafters was revealed.[10]
Every morning at 7:00am a caller is picked to attempt to answer 10 questions correctly within the timeframe of 60 seconds. Each correct question is worth $100.[11]
A listener will call up with a major relationship dilemma. The listener leaves the fate of their relationship up to the opinions of the callers who’ll ultimately decide whether the person should “stay” or “go”.[12]
Listeners call up and ask Kyle and Jackie O whether a particular thing they do is normal or whether it’s unacceptably odd. In March 2011 a woman shocked Kyle and Jackie O when she asked whether it was normal that she was still breast-feeding her 7-year-old son.[13]
Following a rant from Kyle about how proud he is that his show has Australia’s biggest audience, he put his audience size to the test by announcing absurd topics and seeing whether anyone would call in. Since the segment’s debut in September 2010, the show’s listeners have yet to be stumped. Some of Kyle’s absurd phone-in topics include
The segment launched in mid-2010 when Kyle realised he was only one year away from turning 40. During the segment Jackie O encourages listeners to call in with the tell-tale signs that they’re getting old.
Every morning at 6:30am a listener who is celebrating their birthday gets to receive a prize, determined by the spin of the “Birthday Wheel.” The actual wheel was originally a small wooden one, but as of January 2011 a brand new wheel was commissioned that includes hundreds of LED lights.
Knowing ahead of a time that a certain celebrity will be joining them in studio, Kyle and Jackie O organise for a team member to steal the celebrity’s bin and bring it back to the studios. When the celebrity is in the studio, their bin is tipped on the floor and the contents are thoroughly examined to gain an insight into the day-to-day lives of the particular celebrity.
When a member of the Kyle and Jackie O team is deemed to have stepped out of line, a public “Team Intervention” will be undertaken on air to correct the team member’s behaviour. Notable interventions include Producer Bruno Bouchet’s lack of bathing, Producer Matt Simpson’s weight-gain and Jackie O being a terrible party host.
Kyle and Jackie O blindfold a male listener and have him kiss either a tradesman or a lady. If the blindfolded male’s guess is correct, he walks away with a cash prize.
Since Fat Bet’s creation in April 2010, 3 seasons of the popular weight-loss competition have taken place. A group of overweight listeners are picked and given a target weight to achieve an eight-week period. If they fail, their unflattering “fat” photos that were taken in their underwear are put on a major Sydney billboard. Although “Fat Bet” sounds harsh, contestants claim the humiliation is the motivation they needed to lose weight.
During Jackie O’s pregnancy in late 2010 she teamed up with other mothers to form a baby club. In September 2010 Jackie O surprised members of her baby club by revealing they each won thousands-of-dollars worth of baby products.
Celebrities including Ashton Kutcher,[15] Zac Efron, Lady Gaga, Russell Brand, Katy Perry, Joel Madden, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Justin Bieber have co-hosted the show. Part of the co-hosting role includes playing games, taking calls and playing pranks on listeners.
In March 2011 a permanent “Kyle & Jackie O Show” photo booth was installed in the studio greenroom. Whenever a celebrity is in live, they’ll drop by the photo booth for a range of photos as well as delivering a personal 30-second video message to show listeners.
Weekly segment that features from the best bloopers and internet crazes from across the world.
A weekly wrap up of The Kyle & Jackie O Show produced and presented by 2DayFM’s Director of Content DDerek “DB” Bargwanna. Bargwanna features his favourite clips from the week, as well as the most note-worthy audio from “behind-the-scenes.” It’s worth noting that even when the show isn’t on air, the microphones continue to record 24-hours-a-day, meaning DB’s Diary will often feature extremely candid audio.
Following an incident where show producers Bruno Bouchet and Matt Simpson were seen putting sunscreen on each other, a regular segment was born where Kyle and Jackie O ask listeners to call in with what they believe two straight men can’t do.
A listener is brought in studio to answer one simple trivia question. If the listener successfully answers the question, they win a holiday for 2. Behind 3 curtains in the studio are 3 people who will be "that" second person accompanying the listener on the holiday. The people behind the curtains could be anybody ranging from the listener's partner, annoying workmate, ex-partner, mean boss, best friend or sworn enemy.[16][17]
As of September 2011, The Kyle & Jackie O Show has an 10.1 market share in the breakfast shift, with a higher cumulative audience than any other show in Sydney.[18] The show is the most successful FM breakfast show of its time slot, clearing the competition by 3.3 points.[4] The syndicated Kyle & Jackie O Show: Hour of Power airs nationally across over 78 stations, reaching 5.3 million Australians on the Today Network and a further reach of 6.4 million Australians on Southern Cross Media’s regional stations.[6][19]
Kyle and Jackie O’s national Saturday show Take 40 Australia attracts an audience of over 1.2 million listeners.[8] Upon commencing their show in the Sydney breakfast market in January 2004, it took Kyle and Jackie O only 12-months to claim the top FM spot in the ratings.[20]
As of June 2011, The Kyle & Jackie O Show has a 3.3 per cent higher share than rivals Nova 96.9.[18][21]
The Kyle & Jackie O Show has a total of five content producers and three audio producers. The show is overseen by 2DayFM’s Head of Content (and former show Executive Producer) Derek “DB Bargwanna. According to Media Week Australia, The Kyle & Jackie O Show's content production team of Gemma O'Neill, Matt Simpson, Bruno Bouchet and Simon Greally are one of Australia's most formidable production teams. The show's producers reportedly work a minimum of 12 hours a day in order to keep the show's ratings at number 1.[22]
Since 2004, The Kyle & Jackie O Show is a 36-time finalist and 9-time winner of the Australian Commercial Radio Awards.
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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2004 | Molly Meldrum Telephone Scam[94] | Best Comedy Segment | Won |
2004 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[95] | Best On-Air Team | Nominated |
2004 | Live from the ARIAs 2003[95] | Best Music Special | Nominated |
2005 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[96] | Best Networked Program | Nominated |
2005 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[96] | Best On-Air Team | Nominated |
2005 | Geoff Field[96] | Best News Presenter | Nominated |
2006 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[97] | Best Networked Program | Nominated |
2006 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[97] | Best On Air Team | Won |
2006 | Sydney’s First Illegal Gay Wedding[98] | Best Station Promotion | Nominated |
2007 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[99] | Best On-Air Team | Won |
2007 | Derek Bargwanna[99] | Best Show Producer | Won |
2007 | Kyle & Jackie O Boost Your Life[99] | Best Station Promotion | Won |
2007 | Geoff Field[100] | Best News Presenter | Nominated |
2007 | Kyle & Jackie O’s Hour of Power with Robbie Williams[100] | Best Music Special | Nominated |
2007 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[100] | Best Networked Program | Nominated |
2007 | Kyle & Jackie O’s Hour of No Power[100] | Best Community Service Project | Nominated |
2008 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[101] | Best On-Air Team | Nominated |
2008 | Geoff Field[101] | Best News Presenter | Nominated |
2008 | Ten Things I Hate About You[101] | Best Music Special | Nominated |
2008 | Kyle & Jackie O’s Nude Wedding[101] | Best Station Promotion | Nominated |
2008 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[101] | Best Networked Program | Nominated |
2008 | Kyle & Jackie O’s Priscilla With The Stars[101] | Best Sales Promotion | Nominated |
2009 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[102] | Best On-Air Team | Nominated |
2009 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[102] | Best Networked Program | Nominated |
2009 | Kyle & Jackie O’s Heartless Hotline[102] | Best Station Promotion | Nominated |
2009 | Pink Meet and Greet[102] | Best Music Special | Nominated |
2009 | Geoff Field[102] | Best News Presenter | Nominated |
2010 | The Kyle & Jackie O Show[103] | Best On-Air Team | Nominated |
2010 | Sarah McGilvray[103] | Best Show Producer | Nominated |
2010 | Dinner with Kyle, Jackie O & Chris Noth[103] | Best Station Promotion | Nominated |
2011 | Sophie Monk[104] | Best Newcomer Off-Air | Nominated |
2011 | Gemma O’Neill[105] | Best Show Producer | Won |
2011 | Derek Bargwanna[106] | Best Program Director | Won |
2011 | Dan Bozykowski[107] | Best Achievement in Production | Nominated |
2011 | The Kyle and Jackie O Show[108] | Best On-Air Team | Won |
2011 | The World Famous Rooftop Series[109] | Best On-Air Team | Won |
In August 2009 Kyle and Jackie O were suspended following a stunt where they put a 14-year-old girl onto a lie-detector and asked the girl about her sexual history.[110] Following the incident, a full-time censor was brought on board.[111] Despite the suspension, Kyle and Jackie O not only maintained their number 1 position in the market, but they actually grew .6 percentage points.[112]
In September 2009 Sandilands apologised after making an on-air remark about how actor Magda Szubanski could lose a lot more weight if she had spent time in a concentration camp. Although Szubanski indicated that it was a “beat up” and that she “couldn’t care less,” Sandilands was still suspended.[113]
In July 2011, Sandilands made headlines after stating that Australian model Megan Gale was a "phony" and that he "never liked her." Gale's management responded by cancelling an upcoming interview by Gale on the show.[114] Later that week model Charlotte Dawson hit out at Sandilands on her Twitter account, claiming that he could f*** off.[115]
In August 2011, Sandilands faced criticism from the Indian community over comments he made on the show about the cleanliness of the Ganges River.[116] the Universal Society of Hinduism later admitted that there was no malice behind Sandilands' comments and accepted his reasoning.[117]