Sandilands meets with new Nine Radio owner in public display of defection
Although Sandilands has met with 2GB's new owner, it's unlikely to rattle the stations' breakfast host Ben Fordham, who has constantly beaten the Kyle and Jackie O show in the ratings (Photo: 2GB)
Kyle Sandilands and his manager Bruno Bouchet hosted a meeting with the new owner of Nine’s talkback radio stations over the weekend, predictably setting off tabloid rumours that he is looking to join 2GB, following his public suspension from ARN.
Sandilands welcomed Stu Laundy, whose family recently bought Nine’s radio assets, to his North Sydney office on Saturday morning. Rather than buzz his guest up, Sandilands chose to warmly greet the youngest Laundy sibling in front of the building — and in front of waiting paparazzi, who duly sold the footage and snaps to the Daily Telegraph. Laundy was carrying a notebook, to add to the illusion.
While this is undoubtedly a negotiation stunt to put the squeeze on ARN, who suspended Sandilands alleging breach of contract following a February 20 on-air fracas with co-host Jackie Henderson, it also suggests a legitimate next option for Sandilands, whose strong views would be at home on Sydney’s 2GB.
