Chris Brown takes KIIS FM breakfast slot from November 9

Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles start the show November 9.

KIIS FM will have new breakfast hosts from November 9. Radio personality Chris Brown, fill-in host Amy Gerard and former Nova star Jack Charles have been named to replace Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. The trio's appointment comes seven months after ARN cancelled the Kyle and Jackie O show following an on-air dispute in February.

Brown, known for TV shows including Bondi Vet and The Living Room, said it was a dream come true. Gerard noted the chemistry between the three felt natural and unpredictable.

ARN also plans to announce a Melbourne breakfast team soon.

November 9: Start date
Seven months: Gap in programming
200 million dollars over 10 years: Kyle and Jackie O contract value
12 million dollars: ARN Sandilands settlement

Why it mattersKIIS FM listeners get the breakfast show back after seven months off air.

AustraliaThe new team starts November 9 on KIIS FM, one of Sydney's largest radio stations.

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