Kyle Sandilands Vows to "Die on Air" Amid Clash with Annette Sharp Over Surgery Critique

Okay, I need to shorten this article to about 600 words and add some pictures. Let me start by reading through the original to understand the key points.

First, the main story is Kyle Sandilands responding to a columnist, Annette Sharp, who suggested that KIIS FM might change his show while he’s away for brain surgery. The article mentions his denial of taking extended leave, his criticism of the columnist, and details about his health issues, including two aneurysms and heart concerns.

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1. Introduction: Kyle’s response to the columnist.
2. The columnist’s claims about show changes during his absence.
3. Kyle’s rebuttal about no time off and control over the show.
4. Background on previous content changes for Melbourne ratings.
5. Details of his medical condition and surgeries needed.

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Check the word count of the original. It’s over 600 words, so I need to cut down while keeping the core message. Maybe combine paragraphs where possible.

Adding pictures: The original has three images. I should mention where to place them. Maybe after the intro, after mentioning Annette Sharp, and when discussing his health. Use captions from the original.

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Avoid repetition: The article mentions multiple times that he’s having surgery; consolidate that. Also, his comments about the bosses not controlling the show can be condensed.

Double-check medical details to ensure accuracy. The key medical points are brain aneurysm requiring skull opening, another in the chest, and heart calcium buildup.

Finally, proofread to ensure clarity and flow, making sure it’s around 600 words. Ensure proper transitions between sections and that all important info is retained.
Kyle Sandilands Claps Back at Claims KIIS FM Will Overhaul Show During His Surgery

Kyle Sandilands has fiercely denied suggestions that KIIS FM bosses might revamp his Kyle and Jackie O Show during his absence for brain aneurysm treatment. The radio host, 53, slammed News Corp columnist Annette Sharp for claiming management could use his hiatus to tone down the show’s risqué content amid struggles in Melbourne’s ratings.

Sharp’s recent opinion piece alleged that Kyle’s eight-week leave for surgery would give station executives an opportunity to retool the program. “Eight weeks equates to the length of one standard radio ratings survey,” she wrote. However, Kyle fired back on-air, calling Sharp an “old dolly” who peddles “terrible, negative things.”

“There’s no two to eight weeks off. I’ll die on air before I let this woman win,” he told co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson. He also dismissed claims that KIIS FM management influences the show’s direction: “The bosses have no control whatsoever over what we do. Zero. None.”

[Image: Kyle Sandilands on-air with Jackie O Henderson. Caption: Kyle insists KIIS FM management “has no control” over the show’s content.]

Melbourne Ratings and Content Shift
The backlash follows earlier reports that Kyle had voluntarily reduced explicit segments to appeal to Melbourne listeners. While ARN’s chief content officer, Duncan Campbell, confirmed the change, he emphasized it was Kyle’s decision: “[He] came to the table wanting to adjust. It’s still cheeky but less graphic.”

Health Battles and Surgery Risks
Last week, Kyle revealed his shocking diagnosis: a brain aneurysm requiring urgent surgery. Doctors warned that his past “cocaine abuse and partying” likely contributed. Further scans uncovered a second aneurysm in his chest and severe heart calcium buildup, elevating his cardiac risks.

[Image: Kyle with wife Tegan Kynaston and son Otto. Caption: Kyle faces surgeries for two aneurysms and heart concerns.]

The brain procedure will involve opening his skull rather than minimally invasive techniques. “They’ll drill a hole, go in, and clip it off,” he explained. Despite risks, Kyle remains resolute: “The doc said I could monitor it, but I don’t want to live in fear.”