The radio shock jock, who co-hosts The Kyle and Jackie O Show alongside Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, was photographed with former Nova star Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small on Tuesday, a day before the network’s 2026 slate of content is set to be revealed.
In pictures exclusively obtained by Daily Mail, the pair, who were once rivals, were seen greeting each other with a handshake and leaning in for a hug before heading into a meeting.
Kyle appeared thrilled to greet Smallzy, brandishing a big smile on his face as he welcomed the radio veteran.
The shock meeting fuels rumours that Smallzy is making the move to KIIS drive in 2026.
Two months ago, Smallzy announced the end of his Nova show, Smallzy’s Surgery, sharing his final broadcast in August.
Rumours are swirling after Kyle Sandilands was snapped with one of Australia’s most recognisable voices ahead of the ARN Upfront (Pictured: Kyle Sandilands and Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small)
The radio shock jock co-hosts the Kyle and Jackie O Show alongside Jackie ‘O’ Henderson (Pictured: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson)
It marked the end of the evening radio DJ’s 23-year relationship with the radio network.
Smallzy’s sighting with Kyle comes amid a breakfast show shake-up after two radio programs were axed in the last week.
Australian Radio Network (ARN) revealed on Monday that Hayley & Max in the Morning would air on Mix102.3 in Adelaide for the last time on December 12.
The show has been hosted by Max Burford and Hayley Pearson since the beginning of the year.
ARN revealed to Mediaweek that the decision to say goodbye to Hayley & Max in the Morning was part of a bigger plan to differentiate the station from its competitors.
‘In 2026, the station will launch a new live and local breakfast show as part of a refreshed whole station strategy focused on bolder content and bigger moments that really set the station apart,’ a representative said.
Last week, it was announced that KIIS 97.3’s Brisbane breakfast show Robin, Kip & Corey Oates would be leaving airwaves at the end of the year, just a couple of months after the former Brisbane Broncos star signed on.
ARN revealed that the show’s final broadcast would also air on December 12.
The pair could be seen greeting each other with a handshake and leaning in for a hug before heading indoors together.
The shock appearance fuels rumours that Smallzy is eyeing up a move to KIIS drive in 2026
A spokesperson went on to praise hosts Robin Bailey, Kip Wightman and Corey Oates for their ‘hard work, creativity and commitment to the Brisbane audience’.
‘Their contribution has been significant and will be celebrated in the weeks ahead,’ the statement added.
They went on to reveal that the program would be replaced in the new year with a fresh breakfast show that is ‘bold, entertaining and fast-moving’.
Kyle and Jackie signed a record-breaking $200 million deal with ARN in November 2023 that would see them remain on airwaves until 2034 – earning a whopping $10m per year salary each.
In January, the duo opened up about what their extensive contracts stated would happen to the show if one of them were to die.
‘I’ve got a whole page in there about what happens if you die,’ Jackie told Kyle.
‘Oh yes, I’ve got that as well. Actually, I’ve had that for quite a few years. And I think you only just put that in yours this year,’ her co-host confessed.
