Kyle & Jackie O star quits live on-air and announces shock new career move

By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 01:14 BST, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 15 May 2025

The Kyle & Jackie O Show was rocked by shock news on Thursday morning as one  beloved star quit live on-air.

Studio producer Lachlan Mansell announced his resignation to hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.

‘Someone’s leaving the show, officially resigned… It’s Lachy, the Geek,’ Kyle said, referring to Lachlan’s stint as a contestant on Channel Nine’s Beauty and the Geek in 2021.

Lachlan went on to reveal his exciting new career move.  

‘My new title is Head of Motorsport for One Raceway, a motor racing circuit!’ he explained.

‘I’ll be coordinating events and overseeing the media and PR for them.’ 

The Kyle and Jackie O Show was rocked by shock news on Thursday morning as a beloved star quit live on-air 

Kyle and Jackie told Lachlan they were sad to see him go and wished him all the best. 

‘He is going to pursue his passion and you can’t begrudge him for that,’ Jackie said. 

It comes after Pedro Vitola quit the long-running KIIS FM breakfast show in August after seven years.

Pedro joined the show in 2017 after winning a listener contest for the ‘World’s Best Job’.

In 2020, he was promoted to senior producer before becoming executive producer in January 2023.

He stepped down from the role at KIIS FM to focus on fatherhood after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia with his wife Patty.

‘It’s been an amazing ride, and I’m so grateful to Kyle, Jackie, and the entire team for the opportunities I’ve had,’ he said in a statement.

‘As much as I love the show, my new role as a dad is my top priority, and I’m excited to spend more time with my family.’

‘I’ll always be a fan and can’t wait to watch KJ smash Sydney and Melbourne!’

Studio producer Lachlan Mansell announced his resignation to hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and revealed his exciting new career move

‘Someone’s leaving the show, officially resigned… It’s Lachy, the Geek,’ Kyle said, referring to Lachlan’s stint as a contestant on Channel Nine’s Beauty and the Geek in 2021

KIIS Content Director Tony Aldridge said: ‘Pedro has brought incredible energy to the show, and while we’ll miss his presence, we fully support his decision to focus on his family during this special time.’

Pedro’s departure came just one week after he and his wife announced the birth of their first child.

The executive producer revealed live on-air that his wife Patty had given birth to a healthy girl.

Co-hosts Kyle and Jackie O spoke to Pedro and Patty over the phone, as the new parents cared for their bub at the hospital.

‘I’m gagging bro! I’ve never seen so much s**t in my life!’ Pedro quipped, as he confirmed his beautiful partner had given birth.

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Kyle & Jackie O star quits live on-air and announces shock new career move

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