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Kyle Sandilands reveals he's 'communicating' with Pauline Hanson

Speaking on Karl Stefanovic's new podcast, the shock jock also admitted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is 'a mate' - although they disagree.

By Nama WinstonPublished Feb 19, 2026
2 min read
Karl and Kyle

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has been spoken on Karl Stefanovic's new podcast, dropping bombs that many will find surprising.

For example, he admits that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a "mate", but that he honestly tells him when he doesn't agree with his decisions.

The 54-year-old said, "“I know Albo’s very nice. Albo’s a friend of mine, but he knows, I’ve told him myself, I don’t agree with any of your policies. I think you’re a nice guy."

Sandilands also joked about the way the PM speaks: “When you do Albo’s voice, you gotta not move your teeth. That’s how you sound like Albo.”

When Stefanovic asked if he would consider the highest office, Sandilands laughed, “Oh, I wouldn’t be able to handle the pay cut in all honesty."

Sandilands also took the chance to take shots at other aspects of the Prime Ministerial office.

“I’d get a massive plane because that’s embarrassing being in that old Ansett sh**ter we’re flying around in with the kangaroo.

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“Have you been in that plane? It’s absolute rubbish.”

There was also a brutal appraisal of The Lodge.

“We’re bringing foreign leaders into what can only be described as government housing. I know it’s in a nice spot, but inside it is the pits.

“Embarrassing. The bathroom’s revolting. But no prime minister will change it because they don’t want to look like they’re spending money for fanciness.”

@thekarlstefanovicshowTomorrow 5pm. Kyle Sandilands. On his problem with Kirribilli House. On the PM. On Pauline. On Trump.♬ original sound - TheKarlStefanovicShow

Kyle Sandilands "communicating" with Pauline Hanson

In perhaps the most controversial revelation on the podcast, Sandilands said he had been “communicating a lot with Pauline, the firecracker” - referring to the One Nation leader.

News Corp reports that Pauline Hanson’s office confirmed the pair “have each others’ number” but didn’t provide further information.

The admission about Hanson came as Sandilands earlier in the discussion, when asked if he enjoyed being a “raving right-winger”, replied that his politics are “right of centre” and “commonsense.”

Feature Image: Kyle Sandilands speaking on Karl Stefanovic's podcast. Image: TikTok

 

 

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