Kyle Sandilands Served Subpoena Live on Air in ARN-Henderson Dispute

Kyle Sandilands was served a subpoena live on air during his subscription show Kyle Sandilands Live on Wednesday, September 2, when his manager Bruno Bouchet handed him legal papers requesting documents for Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s ongoing lawsuit against ARN. The subpoena pulls Sandilands directly into the dispute between his former employer and his former KIIS FM breakfast co-host, who is claiming $82 million. Sandilands appeared uncomfortable and joked about throwing the papers away, but his legal team had already received the subpoena the night before.

How the subpoena was delivered

Sandilands’ manager Bruno Bouchet walked into the studio just 15 minutes into Wednesday’s show and handed his boss the legal papers while the program was live. Bouchet told Sandilands the subpoena included a notice to produce documents for Henderson’s trial. Sandilands responded by saying he was “very uncomfortable” and joked that he would “put that in the bin” and tell them he was overseas.

The on-air delivery appeared staged. Sandilands’ legal team had already received the subpoena papers on Tuesday night, well before Bouchet’s public reveal. His lawyers did not oppose ARN’s application to use the documents in the case.

The $82 million lawsuit and ARN’s defense

Henderson is suing ARN for $82 million following her departure from KIIS FM. ARN is subpoenaing Sandilands for documents to support its defense. In July, the Federal Court granted ARN permission to use affidavits filed by Sandilands and Bouchet in its case. Those affidavits detail the breakdown in relations between the former breakfast duo and were filed by Sandilands’ team hours before he signed a $12 million settlement with ARN in June.

Sandilands and Henderson had worked together on KIIS FM’s breakfast show before a public falling out triggered months of legal drama. The $12 million settlement resolved Sandilands’ dispute with ARN, but Henderson’s separate claim against the network continues.

Sandilands calls in sick the next day

Sandilands did not appear on his subscription show on Thursday, September 3, less than 24 hours after being served. Producer Josh Fox announced that Sandilands was off sick, with the host texting his team that he had “cramps in the gut” and believed he had the same illness his wife Tegan had experienced for three days.

Newsreader Brooklyn Ross, who filled in, acknowledged the timing. Executive producer Jaimee Blazquez revealed that Sandilands still feels a “heavy blanket weighing on him” after the events of the past week, suggesting the absence was linked to stress from the subpoena and ongoing legal turmoil rather than purely physical illness.

What happens next

Sandilands is now required to produce the documents requested by the subpoena for Henderson’s case against ARN. The Federal Court has already cleared the way for ARN to use Sandilands’ affidavits in its defense. Henderson’s lawsuit is set for trial in October. Sandilands’ involvement suggests he may be called as a witness or his documents may be presented as evidence in the dispute.

Final Thoughts

Sandilands is now formally entangled in the $82 million legal fight between ARN and Henderson, despite his $12 million settlement with the network. The subpoena signals that his documents and testimony will play a role in the October trial, whether he wants involvement or not.

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