Double blow for Kyle and Jackie O in radio ratings war as $200m KIIS FM duo lose top spot in Sydney
Things have gone from bad to worse for the $200m KIIS FM duo as they once again fail to make inroads in Melbourne, with the pair officially dethroned from the number one spot in Sydney.
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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson were dealt a double blow on the final day of radio ratings for 2024.
After failing to make inroads in Melbourne since syndicating from the end of April, the $200m KIIS FM duo lost the no. 1 spot in Sydney.
The final survey had them slumping from 5.1 percent to 5 in Melbourne and despite a small gain to 13.5 their 2GB rival Ben Fordham surged ahead to 15.1.
The Kyle and Jackie O Show has gone backwards with Henderson admitting to the Herald Sun that the pair had to tone down their smut.
Sandilands had forecast they’d be the no. 1 show by the end of the year but that title sits firmly now with the team they replaced, Nova’s Jase and Lauren.
Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins, along with Clint Stanaway, climbed again to 11.5 - clear leaders ahead of FOX FM’s Fifi, Fev and Nick on 9.4 and GOLD FM’s Christian O’Connell on 8.7.
Triple M’s Rosie, Daisy and Wil bowed out on a high at 6.6.
Overall 3AW’s breakfast team of Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft were well out in front on 19.3.
In drive 3AW’s Jacqui Felgate dipped from 9.2 to 8.5 with Triple M’s The Rush Hour with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless rising to 9.7, also above FOX FM’s Carrie and Tommy on 9.4.
Nova’s Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel edged ahead of them all at 10.5.
SEN recorded minor gains in breakfast, afternoon and drive.
Raf Epstein on ABC Mornings fell from 6.3 to 5.9 - well below his rival Tom Elliott on 3AW who recorded 15.3
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