Kyle Sandliands has claimed he has been banned from contacting his KIIS FM host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and has urged his employer ARN Media to reinstate him in his first statement since the radio duo’s shock split.

The longtime radio host broke his silence with a lengthy statement today, speaking directly to “my listeners, my colleagues and the public” about the events that led to his on-air suspension last month.

“On 20 February, I had an argument with Jackie on air about something that had been bothering me for a while. I said things I wish I had said differently,” Sandilands said.

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Kyle Sandilands has broken his silence after a shock split rocked the The Kyle & Jackie O Show. (ARN)

“That same evening, I sent Jackie a message telling her I was sorry for anything I said that didn’t go down well, that I love her and care for her, and that I could have handled it better. I meant every word of that, and I still do.

“Jackie and I have worked together for over 25 years. She is one of the most important people in my life. The idea that our partnership could end like this is devastating to me.”

Sandilands went on to allege he has been banned from contacting Henderson or any of his colleagues, adding that he “did what was asked”.

He then accused ARN of not giving him the chance to privately smooth things over with Henderson.

“All of this happened while I was being told to sit quietly and say nothing. That is not a genuine process,” Sandilands said.

“Jackie told me she was hurt, and I accept that. But we have had disagreements before and we have always worked through them. That is what partners do.

“We never needed lawyers or ASX announcements to sort things out.

“I believe we could have sorted this out too, if ARN had given us the chance.”

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Sandilands accused ARN of not giving him the chance to privately smooth things over with Henderson. (A Current Affair)

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Sandilands then called on his employer ARN to reinstate him as co-host of the Kyle & Jackie O Show and again denied allegations he was in breach of his contract.

The 54-year-old signed a $100 million deal in 2024 to remain on the airwaves alongside his longtime colleague Henderson until 2034.

“I want to be on air. I want to be with my audience. I want to do the job I have done my entire adult life,” Sandilands continued.

“I am asking ARN to do the right thing: honour our agreement and let me get back to doing what I do best – entertaining the people who have supported this show for more than two decades.

“To my listeners: Thank you. I miss you. I’ll be back.”

Henderson officially exited the KIIS FM show on March 4 after an on-air argument with Sandilands.

She released a statement on Friday insisting she did not quit or resign from the Kyle and Jackie O Show.

“It has been truly heartbreaking to see how this has unfolded. At this stage, I am unable to say anything further, as I am addressing this through the appropriate legal channels,” Henderson said.

In addition to Henderson’s departure, ARN Media also announced that Sandilands could be out of the job if he does not prove within 14 days that he did not breach his contract for an alleged “act of serious misconduct” on that fateful show.