The payout is a victory for the owner of Kiis FM, which has been languishing under the weight of a $200 million contract with its two former star hosts.

Radio shock jock Sandilands has already started laying the groundwork for his next venture as he closes in on a settlement agreement with his former employer, ARN Media.

The former radio shock jock has started laying the groundwork for his next venture, which is shaping up as a subscription-based live online show with audio and video.