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Kyle and Jackie O may have shocked their last jock

24 Aug 05:30am

Filed under: 2day Fm, Ethics, Kyle And Jackie, Media, Radio, Ratings

It might be a military doctrine best remembered from the 2003 invasion of Iraq, but “shock and awe” could just as easily describe the latest warfare by TV and radio stations in the battle for ratings.

Kyle and Jackie O looking kinda creepy

The Austereo network’s Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have become the most notorious exponents of this tactic on the airwaves in the past few weeks.

But just as in war, even the best laid plans can backfire when they are unleased on the battlefield.

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lulu says:

07:56pm | 24/08/09

i never enjoyed listening to kyle sandilands on air and he is capable of doing or saying stupid things. i do not mind jackie o, she is more subtle and polite but i agree with the majority, they should cancel their show or get someone descent to do the show. Read more »
Mark Mason says:

02:36pm | 24/08/09

Maybe this whole tawdry affair has taught Kyle and Jackie O a lesson in KARMA Read more »

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