It happens in offices around the world everyday: a workmate accusing another - rightly or wrongly - of not pulling their weight.

But it's not often broadcast live on air to millions of listeners tuning into one of Australia's longest-running breakfast radio programmes.

That's what happened about a fortnight ago on the Kyle and Jackie O Show, when shock jock Kyle Sandilands launched into a seven-minute tirade against his co-host Jackie "O" Henderson.

The very public spat has brought an end to the pair's 27-year history on the airwaves, rocking the Australian media industry.

The high-rating show has been canned, egos have been bruised and fans left in tears while a legion of detractors rejoice that a prime-time show sold on the promise of crude and crass content has finally ended.