Kyle and Jackie O Show star returns to host KIIS FM breakfast slot

Kyle and Jackie O Show star returns to host KIIS FM breakfast slot
Source: Mail Online

A familiar face is returning to the breakfast slot at KIIS FM.

Jaimee Blazquez, nicknamed 'Mayo', was a senior producer on The Kyle and Jackie O Show before its cancellation, and will fill in on the show from Monday.

'It's time to announce the next fill-in host on KIIS... Following in the footsteps of Georgie Tunny and Abbie Chatfield will be our very own producer Mayo (who's been missing on maternity leave!),' an announcement on Instagram read.
'Mayo (or Jaimee as her parents call her) will be joining Brooklyn, Mike E, Nat and the whole crew on KIIS from Monday morning at 6am.'

Blazquez worked closely with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson before the cancellation of their top-rated show earlier this year.

Not everyone was pleased with Mayo's appointment, with one person in the comments section writing, 'Love the team but we need the leaders back.'

A familiar face is returning to the breakfast slot at KIIS FM. Jaimee Blazquez (pictured), nicknamed 'Mayo', was a senior producer on The Kyle and Jackie O Show before its cancellation, and will fill in on the show from Monday

'It's time to announce the next fill-in host on KIIS... Following in the footsteps of Georgie Tunny and Abbie Chatfield will be our very own producer Mayo (who's been missing on maternity leave!),' an announcement on Instagram read. Pictured with Jackie 'O' Henderson

Another said: 'It's lovely to have Mayo back but truly miss Kyle and Jackie. Their chemistry is unmatchable and let's not forget that.'

'Love that Mayo is getting a go. Still missing the OG's though,' someone else wrote.

Others were happy to hear the news, with one person writing, 'OMG best news ever! I will be listening! I haven't listened since the big bust up!'

A permanent team to take over from the radio titans, who are locked in a court battle with their former employers, is yet to be selected.

One of the names thrown in the ring is Abbie Chatfield, who recently completed a two-week stint at the helm.

However, the 30-year-old podcaster won't permanently join the station, The Daily Telegraph claimed.

The publication alleged that the 'Australian Radio Network (ARN) Board refuses to back the controversial podcaster for the coveted KIIS FM breakfast gig.'

Chatfield's headline-grabbing career may have factored into the decision, including her recent high-profile defamation lawsuit, the report claims.

A permanent team to take over from the radio titans, who are locked in a court battle with their former employers, is yet to be selected. Pictured right: Kyle Sandilands

She has reportedly been forced to pay Harrison Boon a 'five-figure' sum following the Married At First Sight star's defamation claim.

However, Chatfield has specified that she had no plans to work at KIIS beyond the pre-planned two week run.

Abbie was welcomed into the KIIS family with open arms last month.

She was embraced on set by Pete Deppeler, nicknamed Intern Pete, a producer, reporter and occasional on-air talent who worked with Sandilands and Henderson for years.

In photos and video shared on Instagram, Abbie and Pete cuddled and laughed together during a segment.

Abbie proved that she fitted right in with the talent and staff at the radio network, which has in recent months been embroiled in controversy after the departure of Kyle and Jackie.

Meanwhile, KIIS FM has remained tight-lipped about potential replacement plans amid its ongoing legal battle over unfair dismissal claims by Kyle and Jackie.

However, sources told news.com.au that talks with prospective replacements are already 'well underway'.