Kyle Sandilands makes shock confession that he is ‘at death’s door’ as the radio titan reveals hidden health battle: ‘You reap what you sow’

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Kyle Sandilands is known for being blunt and honest, and he says he’s currently dealing with a major life fear.

The 54-year-old told the Daily Mail that he’s constantly reminded of the serious health issues caused by his multiple aneurysms.

The radio personality and host of Australian Idol openly admitted to frequently feeling very ill, and then shared some concerning news.

Doctors found these bulges in blood vessels last year, and thankfully they haven’t gotten any bigger while being watched. However, there’s still a risk they could cause problems.

Honestly, just thinking about it gives me chills! It’s terrifying to imagine something just…rupturing inside you and causing a sudden, fatal bleed. Like, at any moment! It’s just…awful to contemplate, truly. It’s something I can’t stop worrying about, honestly.

Kyle openly admits he made unhealthy choices in the past and is now facing the consequences.

As the saying goes, you eventually face the results of your actions. He explained that a lifetime of poor decisions, unhealthy eating, and neglecting your health will inevitably lead to negative consequences.

Becoming a father to son Otto has dramatically shifted Kyle’s perspective.

He explained that when his child looks at him with such love and sees him as everything, it makes him reflect on his past. He wonders if he should have spent less time partying and more time focused on other things.

‘You can only make adjustments to anything that you don’t like about your life. 

It’s important to take responsibility and act maturely, not only for your own sake, but especially when you have someone who depends on you.

Australian Idol is back on Monday night, and Kyle says his family – including his partner Tegan Kynaston and their son – still makes it a weekly tradition to watch together.

Kyle chuckled, saying, ‘Otto really enjoys watching me. He thinks I’m just as good as Big Bird and all his other favorite TV characters!’

‘He just yells, “Dad, Dad!” and points at the screen. It’s pretty cute.’ 

While some judges binge episodes ahead of time, Kyle refuses to watch Idol early.

I enjoy watching it live with my family. Since I discuss it on the radio every day, I like to be up-to-date on what everyone else saw the previous night.

I prefer not to get too far ahead of the schedule, unlike the others. I have a full-time job to support, so I don’t have as much free time to dedicate to this. While they can relax and focus solely on this, I need to balance it with my work.

Kyle, thirty years after competing on Idol, feels the music industry has transformed dramatically, and not necessarily in a positive way.

‘There’s more opportunity now with social media, but it’s a tougher grind,’ he said.

It’s possible to gain a following even before appearing on television. However, ultimately, success always comes down to strong songwriting and talented performers – that’s a constant in the music industry.

The popular radio personality doesn’t believe becoming famous on TikTok automatically leads to lasting success, pointing out that very few TikTok performers actually achieve widespread recognition.

He explained that while many people try to become successful on social media, very few actually achieve it. You still need to offer something truly valuable to stand out.

Kyle also has a pointed warning for young artists about mixing fame with politics.

‘When celebrities get involved in political discussions, it can alienate audiences,’ he said.

I prefer not to have actors share their opinions on current events. It takes away from the enjoyment of their work. I’d rather they focus on entertaining us with music or acting, and leave political commentary to those whose job it is.

Although ‘Idol’ isn’t quite as sensational as it was in the early 2000s, Kyle believes the famously bad auditions still happen occasionally.

‘They still come in. Some just want to be seen on TV,’ he explained.

Meanwhile, fatherhood has changed his judging approach.

‘I used to be more cutting and ruthless,’ he admitted.

‘Now I’m more empathetic. I don’t want to see anyone run out in tears with their dreams destroyed.’ 

That said, he remains unapologetically honest.

‘I call it a cuddle and a slap. You’ve got to give reality, but with some encouragement,’ he said. 

Kyle says that viewers often miss the extensive duty of care shown behind the scenes.

You might only see a quick burst of negativity online, but often we’re spending a significant amount of time – sometimes up to 20 minutes – supporting the person on the receiving end behind the scenes.

‘What you see on TV is a snapshot. It’s still a contest.’

Even after leaving the show Idol, Kyle continues to have a strong and well-known friendship with his radio colleague, Jackie O – it’s one of the most famous pairings in Australian media.

Jackie has been spending time with a more fashionable crowd in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, like Pip Edwards, but Kyle maintains they’re still close and there’s no tension between them.

‘I’ve been to her boat parties, too cool for me,’ he said with a laugh. 

Okay, so picture this: everyone is absolutely glammed up in silk pyjamas and, get this, sticking jewels to their foreheads! And me? I’m standing there in a simple T-shirt and shorts, suddenly feeling like I seriously messed up the dress code. I mean, I thought I was comfortable, but now I feel totally underdressed! It’s amazing, honestly – everyone looks incredible, and I’m just… me.

He describes Jackie as ‘living her best life’, and praises her personally and professionally.

He reported that the radio show is progressing smoothly, the team is fantastic, and his family is doing well. He added that everything has been positive so far this year.

As for his own appearance, Kyle laughs off questions about his slick new hairstyle.

He jokingly said that when he saw himself on TV two years ago, his hair reminded him of an aunt who’d recently been released from prison.

‘I said get rid of it. No height this year. Slick. No blow-drying nonsense.’

I keep hearing rumors that Kyle’s blocked all the ‘Married At First Sight’ stars from being on his radio show, which is a bit crazy considering how popular ‘MAFS’ is – it’s really going head-to-head with ‘Australian Idol’ right now! But Kyle himself says that’s just not true, and there’s no ban at all.

‘It’s not banned. It just hasn’t been that interesting to us lately,’ he said. 

‘If anything exciting happens, we’ll cover it. There’s room for everyone on the dial.’

 Australian Idol returns Monday at 7.30pm on Channel Seven.

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2026-02-01 11:07