Jackie O ‘still ashamed’ of shock radio segments, new memoir reveals

Kyle & Jackie O Show chased ratings at the detriment of my own morals and values', co-host admits in new book The Whole Truth

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Jackie Henderson has admitted in a new book she is still ashamed" of segments in the controversial radio show she has hosted with Kyle Sandilands for more than 20 years, one of which she described as unforgivable".

The radio presenter, known to listeners as Jackie O, said in the memoir, The Whole Truth, that she and Sandilands wanted to create a rollercoaster ride" in the early years of the program. It wasn't fake, but we definitely did things for shock value."

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