kyle sandilands australian idol exit

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Kyle Sandilands has quit his role as a judge on Australian Idol after four seasons amid activist pressure and personal threats.

Kyle Sandilands announced his departure from Australian Idol after serving four seasons as a judge. His exit came as activists targeted advertisers, and he revealed receiving a 'menacing' death threat during an unrelated court battle. The search for a new judge to replace him on the show is underway, marking a significant shift in the program's lineup in Australia.