Three former producers from the now-defunct The Kyle and Jackie O Show have been made redundant by ARN Media, with staff departures continuing in the wake of the network’s high-profile breakfast shake-up.
Former producers Alfie Laguzza, Eliza Brown and Dean Royston – better known to listeners as “Alfie The Gronk”, “Mouth” and “Hulk” – each confirmed their exits via social media.
Laguzza announced his departure through Instagram Stories, posting an image of the new-look KIIS team without former hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson captioned: “Bye KIIS FAM”.
Laguzza’s Instagram Story beside Browns.
In a follow-up story, Laguzza shared a meme referencing a meeting with HR and tagged Roysten.
According to Laguzza’s LinkedIn profile, he joined the show in 2023 after completing a Diploma in Journalism at Macleay College. His profile also lists King Kyle Group as a current employer, where he held the title of Operations Officer.
Brown also confirmed her departure through Instagram Stories, using the same team image and writing: “Feeling very grateful to have worked alongside some of the best in the business. I leave with memories that will last a lifetime. Love this team, love this show”.
Brown had been with the company for just over a year.
Royston, meanwhile, joined the team in 2023. Prior to his stint at KIIS, he worked as Head of Audio at Yahoo and has spoken publicly about his career in the Australian military.
The departures come as ARN continues to reshape its KIIS Sydney breakfast line-up following the exits of Sandilands and Henderson earlier this year.
ARN comments
“ARN has been able to redeploy the majority of team members from The Kyle & Jackie O Show. Unfortunately, a small number of roles could not be accommodated elsewhere in the business, and those individuals will be leaving ARN,” a spokesperson from ARN said.
“Our focus is on ensuring everyone impacted is treated with care and respect and supported through this transition. We thank them for their contribution during their time at ARN.”
Main image: Dean Royston, Eliza Brown, and Alfie Laguzza