Radio legend John Laws has revealed what he really thinks of shock jock Kyle Sandilands.
The veteran radio announcer, 89, was interviewed by the Daily Telegraph when asked how he could improve the Australian media industry.
“Oh, get rid of a few people who are being difficult,” he said, before launching into his assessment of Kyle, 53, host of popular KIIS FM breakfast show The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Laws, who has been on the air for more than seventy years, thinks Kyle is “a talent.”
“I like Kyle. I think he’s very interesting and he’s no dill. He likes to give the impression he’s a dill.’
In fact, Laws loves Kyle so much that he admitted to making a very kind gesture when the KIIS FM shock jock married Tegan Kynaston.
“I sent him a wedding gift,” the Talkback star said.
The veteran radio host recently announced his retirement, saying 70 years in the business is “long enough.”
Radio legend John Laws (pictured) has revealed what he really thinks of shock jock 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 on air, after reading a letter from a listener who wanted to thank him for years of entertainment on air.
“You won’t be hearing it for much longer mate, I think it’s time to rest I guess,” he said.
Laws, who has been on the air for more than seventy years, thinks Kyle is “a talent.” Pictured: Kyle Sandilands
Laws admitted he actually likes the shock jock, who co-hosts his morning show with Jackie O Henderson (pictured with Sandilands)
‘I did it for a very, very, very, very long time. 70 years, is that long enough? It’s long enough.’
Laws began his career in AM radio 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 broadcaster 2UE, where he became one of the first DJs to play rock ‘n’ roll music.
Laws left radio in 2007 for four years and returned to 2SM in 2011.
Laws announced earlier this month that he will hang up his headphones on November 8
In September, he returned to his S2M Super Network show after spending a long period in the hospital.
After seeking medical care 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 thankfully on the mend.
“I’m alive, I’m doing well, I’m happy,” he told The Saturday Telegraph.
In 2022, he took periods of leave from his radio gig after suffering from 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?’ the veteran shock jock added.
Host Dave Cochrane filled in for John on his 2SM show while he was in hospital.
Speaking to listeners, Cochrane said: ‘I’m sorry to say you’re having to put up with me again today, the King is still not feeling his best but fingers crossed he might be back and behind the golden microphone tomorrow. ‘
Laws lost his wife Caroline to cancer in February 2020 after 40 years of marriage.
