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Radio legend John Laws reveals what he REALLY thinks of shock jock Kyle Sandilands

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As a devotee of the airwaves, I can’t help but feel a profound admiration for the legendary John Laws. His illustrious 70-year career in broadcasting is nothing short of extraordinary. The man has been a constant presence, a beacon of entertainment, and a voice that resonates with millions.

Radio legend John Laws has revealed what he really thinks of shock jock Kyle Sandilands.

During an interview with the Daily Telegraph, the seasoned radio broadcaster (who is 89 years old), shared his thoughts on enhancing the Australian media sector.

‘Oh, get rid of a few people that are a pain in the a***,’ he said, before launching into his assessment of Kyle, 53, who hosts the popular KIIS FM breakfast show The Kyle and Jackie O Show.

Laws, who has been on-air for over 70 years, thinks Kyle is ‘a talent’. 

“Kyle is someone I find quite intriguing, and he certainly isn’t dull. However, he seems to put on an act of being ordinary.

Indeed, Laws has such fond feelings for Kyle that he openly acknowledged a particularly thoughtful act when radio personality Kyle married Tegan Kynaston.

‘I sent him a wedding present,’ said the talkback star.

The veteran radio announcer recently announced his retirement, saying that 70 years in the business is ‘long enough’. 

Laws revealed on 2SM on earlier this month that he will hang up his headphones on November 8.

The lawmaker publicly acknowledged the listener’s gratitude during a broadcast, following the reading of a letter expressing thanks for many enjoyable years on radio.

He suggested that the noise wouldn’t last much longer and perhaps it was time for a break, he implied.

I’ve been doing this for an incredibly lengthy period of time, spanning seven full decades. Is that enough time? Yes, I believe it is.

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’. 

Following a four-year stint at 3BO, he transitioned to metropolitan radio station, 2UE, where he was among the pioneering disc jockeys who played rock ‘n’ roll tunes.

Laws stepped away from radio for four years in 2007 and returned to the air on 2SM in 2011.

In September, following a long stay in the hospital, he resumed his role on the S2M Super Network program.

Following treatment for an ear blockage, his condition worsened significantly and he spent three weeks at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney due to hospitalization.

He had contracted pneumonia, but later revealed he was luckily on the mend.

‘I’m alive, I’m well, I’m happy,’ he told The Saturday Telegraph.

In 2022, he took bouts of leave from his radio gig after suffering from respiratory infections.

Despite this, Laws had told the publication that he had no plans of retiring.

He stated, “I activate the microphone daily, and it’s like I never left – I’m broadcasting again, engaging in my cherished activity.

‘Why would I stop?’ the veteran shock jock added.

Presenter Dave Cochrane filled in for John on his 2SM show while he was in hospital. 

Addressing everyone, Cochrane mentioned: “It’s unfortunate, but I’m here once more. Unfortunately, the King isn’t in top form today, however, we’re keeping our hopes high that he might return and resume his spot on the golden microphone tomorrow.

Laws lost his wife Caroline to cancer in February 2020 after 40 years of marriage. 

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2024-10-27 12:49

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