Shock as Kyle and Jackie O show’s executive producer resigns after seven years

Pedro Vitola, executive producer of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, has left the radio station after seven years.

Pedro joined the show in 2017 after winning a listener competition for ‘world’s best job’.

In 2020, he was promoted to senior producer, before becoming executive producer in January last year.

He has since stepped down from his role at KIIS FM to focus on his life as a father, after welcoming his newborn daughter Lucia with his wife Patty last week.

“It’s been an amazing ride and I’m so grateful to Kyle, Jackie and the entire team for the opportunities I’ve been given,” he said in a statement.

“While I love the show, my new role as a father is my top priority and I look forward to spending more time with my family.”

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Tony Aldridge, KIIS’s Director of Content, said: “Pedro has put a tremendous amount of energy into the show. We will miss him but fully support his decision to focus on his family at this unprecedented time.”

Pedro’s departure comes just a week after he and his wife announced the birth of their first child.

The executive producer announced live on air Friday morning that his wife Patty had given birth to a healthy daughter.

Presenters Kyle Sandilands, 53, and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, 49, spoke to Pedro and Patty over the phone as the new parents cared for their baby in hospital.

“I’m gagging bro! I’ve never seen so much shit in my life!” Pedro joked, as he confirmed that his gorgeous partner had given birth.

He also revealed his newborn daughter’s adorable name: Lucia.

“Congratulations Pedro and Patty on the birth of their little girl. He’s going to be a great dad,” the hosts added.