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The cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show has insiders eyeing the airwaves to locate radio's next superstar duo.
And it appears attention has turned to an unlikely pair - Loren Barry and Nic Kelly, who host the nightly show, The Hot Hits, on the Hit Network.
Craig Bruce, who was previously program director at 2DayFM during Kyle and Jackie's reign at the station, believes Barry and Kelly have massive potential.
'It is a brilliant show,' Bruce told news.com.au this week.
'Nic and Loren have genuine chemistry. They are both natural communicators and you can hear their passion for the music every time they turn on the mics.'
Talk has turned to the duo, who are known for their honest interview style and friendly energy, switching from the evening shift to a morning slot.
The cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show has insiders eyeing the airwaves to locate radio's next superstar duo. Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson are both pictured
Attention has turned to an unlikely pair - Loren Barry and Nic Kelly, who host the nightly show, The Hot Hits, on the Hit Network (both pictured)
'Like all good shows, I'm sure Southern Cross Media (which owns the Hit Network) will be happy for them to evolve over time, but there's no reason why they can't move into an earlier day (timeslot) in the future,' Bruce said.
Meanwhile, the drama has only continued for Jackie 'O' Henderson and Kyle Sandilands after their show fell apart last month.
Henderson refused to present with her former radio co-star Sandilands 'ever' again after their relationship broke down in the middle of a live show, according to damning legal letters revealed this week.
The letters form part of a tranche of documents released by the Federal Court on Friday amid Sandilands' lawsuit against KIIS-owner ARN Media over the termination of his $100 million contract.
Henderson said 'that's not fair' and left the studio in tears, before her own $100 million contract was terminated. She has not launched legal proceedings.
Kyle Sandilands has begun a legal battle in a $88 million case against his old employer, ARN, in federal court on Friday.
The 54-year-old ex-host of the KIIS FM Kyle and Jackie O Show was suspended for 'serious misconduct' before his axing, following his on-air spat with Jackie 'O' Henderson on February 20.
Craig Bruce, who was previously program director at 2DayFM during Kyle and Jackie's reign at the station, believes Barry and Kelly have massive potential
Meanwhile, the drama has only continued for Jackie 'O' Henderson and Kyle Sandilands after their show fell apart last month
Sources close to the case have revealed that Sandilands is seeking a speedy resolution since he is carrying a mortgage on his $14 million mansion in Sydney's ritzy Vaucluse.
Sandilands is seeking the remaining $85 to $88 million on his ARN contract in the proceedings.
Sandilands appeared at the Federal Court on Friday for a directions hearing.
He is alleging the termination of his contract with the company was invalid because there was no act of serious misconduct, and that termination breached Australian Consumer Law.
The matter will return to court on April 24.
Sandilands has co-hosted The Kyle and Jackie O Show – originally on 2Day FM – since January 2004, before moving to KIIS FM a decade later.
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