Kyle Sandilands to journalist: Sorry if you took offence – maybe you’ll think again before criticising next time

Kyle Sandilands this morning refused to back down over the growing row over his personal comments about a journalist who reported negative comments about his TV show.

As soon as today’s  show went on air at 6am, Sandilands raised the issue of his attack on Alison Stephenson – in which he criticised her weight, breast size and hair, and called her a piece of shit – saying that because he had taken the story personally he felt entitled to make personal comments. He told Stephenson: “If you took personal offence to it Ali, I’m sorry to you, but maybe you should think again before you start going at certain people.”

He also said that the TV networks had fallen for News Limited’s claim that he was a misogynist. His comments came as brands began to withdraw advetising. Among those pulling out are Holden, Vodafone and The Good Guys.

Audio from this morning’s program:

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