Radio legend John Laws has revealed what he really thinks of sportsman Kyle Sandilands.
The 89-year-old veteran radio host was being interviewed by the Daily Telegraph when asked how to improve the Australian media industry.
“Oh, get rid of some people who are a pain in the ass,” he said, before launching into his assessment of Kyle, 53, who presents popular KIIS FM breakfast show The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Laws, who has been on the air for more than 70 years, thinks Kyle is “a talent.”
I happen to like Kyle. I think it’s very interesting and it’s no nonsense. He likes to give the impression that he is a dill.
In fact, Laws likes Kyle so much that he admitted to making a very kind gesture when the KIIS FM jock married Tegan Kynaston.
“I sent her a wedding gift,” the talkback star said.
The veteran radio host recently announced his retirement, stating that 70 years in the business is “enough.”
Radio legend John Laws (pictured) has revealed what he really thinks of sportsman Kyle Sandilands.
Laws revealed on 2SM earlier this month that he will be hanging up his headphones on November 8.
Laws made the announcement live, after reading a letter from a listener who was eager to thank him for years of entertaining the airwaves.
“You’re not going to hear it for long, mate, I think it’s time to rest, that’s what I think,” he said.
Laws, who has been on the air for more than 70 years, thinks Kyle is “a talent.” Pictured: Kyle Sandilands
Laws admitted she actually likes the shock jock, who co-hosts her morning show with Jackie O Henderson (pictured with Sandilands).
“I’ve done it for a long, long, long, long time. 70 years, is that enough? It’s pretty long.
Laws began his career in AM radio back in 1953 at 3BO in Bendigo and his unique style earned the broadcaster the nickname “The Golden Tonsils”.
After four years at 3BO, he moved to metro station, 2UE, where he became one of the first DJs to play rock ‘n’ roll music.
Laws stepped away from radio for four years in 2007 and returned to the airwaves at 2SM in 2011.
Laws revealed earlier this month that he will be hanging up his headphones on November 8
In September, he returned to his S2M Super Network show after spending an extended period in the hospital.
After seeking medical attention for a blocked ear, his health rapidly deteriorated and he was admitted to St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney for three weeks.
He had contracted pneumonia, but later revealed that he was fortunately recovering.
“I’m alive, I’m fine, I’m happy,” he told The Saturday Telegraph.
In 2022, he took a leave of absence from his radio job after suffering respiratory infections.
Despite this, Laws had told the publication that he had no plans to retire.
‘I turn on the mic and the board fills up every day and I’m back, on the air, doing what I love to do,’ he said.
‘Why should I stop?’ added the veteran shock athlete.
Presenter Dave Cochrane replaced John on his 2SM show while he was in hospital.
Speaking to listeners, Cochrane said: ‘I’m sorry to say you have to put up with me again today, the king still isn’t feeling better, but we’ve got our fingers crossed he can be back and behind the golden microphone tomorrow.’
Laws lost his wife Caroline to cancer in February 2020 after 40 years of marriage.