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Radio Show Meltdown: Pete's Birthday Amidst Chaos
6 Mar
Summary
- Radio producer Pete Deppeler celebrated his 41st birthday during show's collapse.
- Co-hosts' contract disputes and on-air arguments led to the show's termination.
- Deppeler shared a humorous video of himself farting in a KIIS FM elevator.
Pete Deppeler, known as 'Intern Pete,' celebrated his 41st birthday on Friday, a day marked by the dramatic collapse of The Kyle & Jackie O Show. The show's future imploded after Jackie Henderson's $100 million contract was terminated by ARN, following her inability to continue working with co-host Kyle Sandilands after harsh on-air comments left her in tears.
Amidst the escalating clash between Henderson and Sandilands, KIIS FM staff rallied around Deppeler, presenting him with a cake. The talent manager, who has been with KIIS FM for over a decade, seemed touched by the gesture. He later shared a humorous video on Instagram, showing him intentionally farting in a KIIS FM elevator for several months, a quirky reaction to the show's end.
Sandilands reportedly has eight years and $88 million remaining on his contract and is preparing to sue ARN if his termination proceeds. Henderson had been absent from the show since February 20, following an on-air argument with Sandilands about astrology charts.
