Kyle Sandilands has shared his thoughts on surpassing 2GB rival Ben Fordham in the ratings.
During an appearance on Studio 10 on Tuesday, Kyle celebrated KIIS FM’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show beating 2GB’s breakfast show in the ratings for the first time in 17 years.
‘I must say, Ben Fordham was very sweet about the defeat,’ the 50-year-old told told host Angela Bishop.
Good times: Kyle Sandilands shared his thoughts on surpassing 2GB rival Ben Fordham in the ratings during an appearance on Studio 10 this week
‘He was one of the first people that rang me with a congratulations,’ he added.
Kyle also offered some words of advice for the 2GB newcomer.
‘I told Ben, “Look, radio ratings go up and down. You’re taking over from a true legend in Alan Jones”,’ he said.
Kyle also explained that radio ratings are a ‘slow creep’, comparing it to The Tortoise and the Hare.
Speaking of his own show, Kyle said that he and co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have had a ‘great run’ together before praising the ‘incredible staff’ behind the scenes.
‘I must say, Ben Fordham was very sweet about the defeat,’ the 50-year-old told told host Angela Bishop
The Kyle and Jackie O Show dethroned 2GB’s Ben Fordham to become Sydney’s most popular breakfast radio show across both AM and FM bandwidths this week.
The KIIS FM duo’s historic victory – the first time they can claim the No. 1 position in both markets – comes as Fordham’s ratings continue to slide after he replaced talkback king Alan Jones as host of 2GB breakfast last year.
It marks another successful survey for co-hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, who last month took out their nineteenth consecutive FM top spot with a 12.9 per cent audience share.
The king and queen of radio! The Kyle and Jackie O Show has dethroned 2GB’s Ben Fordham to become Sydney’s most popular breakfast radio show across both AM and FM bandwidths
The pair have grown their audience by 2.6 points to an unprecedented 15.5 per cent share – their highest ever.
The latest ratings also mark their 20th consecutive No. 1 spot on the FM bandwidth.
Fordham, 44, dropped to a 13.3 per cent share, while ABC Radio’s Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck are snapping at his heels at 11.9 per cent.
He had recorded a 13.5 per cent share in the last radio survey.
Slipping: Fordham, 44, dropped to a 13.3 per cent share, while ABC Radio’s Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck are snapping at his heels at 11.9 per cent
Success: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have grown their audience by 2.6 points to an unprecedented 15.5 per cent share – their highest ever
Kyle and Jackie O, who are currently on holiday, thanked their listeners on Instagram on Tuesday, writing: ‘Thanks for making us #1 breakfast in Sydney! We’re back live Monday at 6am! Can’t wait to celebrate with you all!’
ARN’s Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell said the company ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of its flagship breakfast duo.
‘Kyle and Jackie O are world-class operators and the show’s ongoing relevance in an ever-changing market shows their strength of connection with the people of Sydney,’ Mr Campbell said.
Thrilled: Kyle and Jackie O, who are currently on holiday, thanked their listeners on Instagram on Tuesday, writing: ‘Thanks for making us #1 breakfast in Sydney!’
Jake Challenor, the publisher of Radio Today, revealed last month Kyle and Jackie are paid $5million a year each to host Sydney’s top-rated breakfast show.
While they easily have the most generous pay packet, there are plenty of other anchors who command seven-figure salaries.
Mr Challenor said the likes of Marty Sheargold, Amanda Keller, Dave Hughes, Ray Hadley, Neil Mitchell, Fifi Box, Sam Pang and Mick Molloy all earn ‘in the millions’.
Earning the big bucks: Jake Challenor, the publisher of Radio Today, revealed last month Kyle and Jackie are paid $5million a year each to host Sydney’s top-rated breakfast show