2Day FM suspends Kyle, Jackie O Show

The Kyle and Jackie O radio show has been suspended indefinitely after last week's
lie detector stunt, with host Kyle Sandilands declaring he is unable to go on air.
There have been calls for 2Day FM's Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show to be axed by
the station's owners, Austereo, since Wednesday when a 14-year-old girl was strapped
to a lie-detector and asked on air about her sexual history.
When her mother asked if she was sexually active the girl replied: "I've already
told you the story about this ... and don't look at me and smile because it's not
funny."
After the distressed teenagers revealed she has been raped as a 12-year-old, radio
shock jock Kyle Sandilands responded by saying: "Right, is that the only experience
you've had?" before the interview was brought to an end.
In a statement on Sunday evening, Austereo publicity manager Kate Whitby said: "Kyle
Sandilands' management has advised Austereo that he is unable to perform his duties
on-air at this time.
"Further, following a great deal of consideration and having consulted Jackie O and
all stakeholders, Austereo has formed the view that it is in the interest of all
parties, for the Kyle and Jackie O Show to go into recess until we have completed an
across-the-networks review of the principals (sic) and protocols of our interaction
with our audience. This review commenced last Wednesday, July 29."
There would be no further comment from Austereo, Ms Whitby said.
Sandilands and Jackie O apologised on air on Thursday about the stunt, claiming they
had not been told the girl had been raped and denying suggestions the interview was
a set-up.
Police are investigating the rape claim and officers from the Department of
Community Services (DoCS) have met with the family involved.