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KIIS host Jackie O leaves family home for property nearby

THE KIIS FM star has revealed she has moved out of the family home following her split from her husband of 18 years, Lee Henderson.

Jackie O announces separation

JACKIE O Henderson has revealed she has moved out of the family home following her split from her husband of 18 years, Lee Henderson.

While Lee and their seven-year-old daughter Catalina (Kitty) remain in the Vaucluse home, the popular KIIS FM radio star has moved to a nearby property.

It is understood her punishing 3.30am starts are behind the move.

Jackie O Henderson and Lee Henderson are keeping Kitty’s routine the same.
Jackie O Henderson and Lee Henderson are keeping Kitty’s routine the same.

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“We are living separately,” Henderson told Confidential yesterday.

“I remain close to the family home and we made that decision to ensure our daughter’s routine stays the same.

“Lee has always done school drop-offs as my work hours start very early.

Jackie O said it was “a miracle” the news stayed private for so long.
Jackie O said it was “a miracle” the news stayed private for so long.

“It was important to us this continues for Kitty, as we wanted to keep her routine as consistent as possible.

“We both get to enjoy time with her each day and our number one focus is ensuring there is as little disruption to her routine as possible.”

Despite the tricky situation, the radio powerhouse says they continue to act as a family.

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Jackie and Lee.
Jackie and Lee.
A date at Kangaroo Valley, south of Sydney.
A date at Kangaroo Valley, south of Sydney.

“We have family dinners together several nights a week, spend time together on weekends, we’ve recently gone away as a family and we plan on doing more of that in the future,” she said.

“We remain really positive about navigating this new stage in our lives together with one focus, our daughter.”

KIIS co-host Kyle Sandilands admitted being emotional while discussing Jackie’s situation.
KIIS co-host Kyle Sandilands admitted being emotional while discussing Jackie’s situation.
At her Vaucluse home. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
At her Vaucluse home. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
“I am lucky we have remained friends.” Picture: Christian Gilles
“I am lucky we have remained friends.” Picture: Christian Gilles

Henderson revealed the split this week.

“After 18 years together, we have made the decision to separate,” the couple said in a joint statement.

“We do so amicably, sharing many incredible memories and remaining best friends.”

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