Kyle Sandilands shares personal revelation about his health wake-up call: ‘I best be careful’
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Kyle Sandilands, a well-known radio host and an Australian Idol judge, has recently opened up about a profound personal revelation that has served as a wake-up call for his health and lifestyle.
The arrival of his son Otto in August 2022 marked a turning point for Sandilands, who, at 52, has begun to see life through a different lens.
During the recent auditions for Australian Idol, Sandilands was visibly moved to tears by contestant Dylan Wright's performance of Crowded House's 'Better Be Home Soon,' a tribute to his late mother, who passed away from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
This emotional moment resonated deeply with Sandilands, who could relate to the pain of potentially not being there for his own son.
'I knew that boy was singing that song for his mother who died, and because I’ve got a young son, he’s only 18 months old, I’m now having all these weird thoughts,' Sandilands stated.
'For years, I just lived hard and fast and recklessly, and did whatever I wanted and wherever, and behaved however I wanted. (But) when you’ve got a child, and you’re 52, you think, “I best be careful here, there’s much more to live for,”’ he continued.
This realisation has led Sandilands to pursue a 'cleaner, healthier, longevity type of life', a significant departure from his previous 'lunatic' lifestyle.
The desire to be present and healthy for his son has become a powerful motivator for change.
He said that as soon as Otto was born, ‘everything became so much more important’.
During his summer break from Idol and his KIIS FM radio show, Sandilands focused on his health with the support of his wife, Tegan, who has been making 'sneaky' small adjustments to his diet.
One such change was reducing the butter on his beloved melted cheese toastie, a small tweak that Sandilands admits he didn't even notice.
‘She was putting butter on but just buttering the edges, and I didn’t know the difference,’ he said.
Reflecting on his appearance in the recently aired episodes of Australian Idol, filmed in late 2023, Sandilands humorously noted his fashion choices and acknowledged the physical changes he's undergone.
'I’m never wearing stripes again,' he joked. ‘I usually lose a little bit of weight over Christmas when everyone else puts it on.’
He added: ‘But I think just getting into a routine (from) having a child, you can improve your health just by being yourself.’
Earlier this month, Sandilands had been in the spotlight due to his noticeable weight loss, sparking rumours that he was using the diabetic appetite suppressant drug Ozempic. The radio host dismissed these speculations, attributing his weight loss to healthier eating habits and reduced consumption of bread and Coca-Cola.
Last year, Sandilands disclosed that he was warned about the possibility of being diagnosed with leukaemia. Before that, he had shared about his dangerously high blood pressure levels and the potential risk of sudden death.
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The arrival of his son Otto in August 2022 marked a turning point for Sandilands, who, at 52, has begun to see life through a different lens.
During the recent auditions for Australian Idol, Sandilands was visibly moved to tears by contestant Dylan Wright's performance of Crowded House's 'Better Be Home Soon,' a tribute to his late mother, who passed away from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
This emotional moment resonated deeply with Sandilands, who could relate to the pain of potentially not being there for his own son.
Kyle Sandilands and his son, Otto. Image source: @kyleandjackieo/Instagram
'I knew that boy was singing that song for his mother who died, and because I’ve got a young son, he’s only 18 months old, I’m now having all these weird thoughts,' Sandilands stated.
'For years, I just lived hard and fast and recklessly, and did whatever I wanted and wherever, and behaved however I wanted. (But) when you’ve got a child, and you’re 52, you think, “I best be careful here, there’s much more to live for,”’ he continued.
This realisation has led Sandilands to pursue a 'cleaner, healthier, longevity type of life', a significant departure from his previous 'lunatic' lifestyle.
The desire to be present and healthy for his son has become a powerful motivator for change.
He said that as soon as Otto was born, ‘everything became so much more important’.
During his summer break from Idol and his KIIS FM radio show, Sandilands focused on his health with the support of his wife, Tegan, who has been making 'sneaky' small adjustments to his diet.
One such change was reducing the butter on his beloved melted cheese toastie, a small tweak that Sandilands admits he didn't even notice.
‘She was putting butter on but just buttering the edges, and I didn’t know the difference,’ he said.
Reflecting on his appearance in the recently aired episodes of Australian Idol, filmed in late 2023, Sandilands humorously noted his fashion choices and acknowledged the physical changes he's undergone.
'I’m never wearing stripes again,' he joked. ‘I usually lose a little bit of weight over Christmas when everyone else puts it on.’
He added: ‘But I think just getting into a routine (from) having a child, you can improve your health just by being yourself.’
Earlier this month, Sandilands had been in the spotlight due to his noticeable weight loss, sparking rumours that he was using the diabetic appetite suppressant drug Ozempic. The radio host dismissed these speculations, attributing his weight loss to healthier eating habits and reduced consumption of bread and Coca-Cola.
Last year, Sandilands disclosed that he was warned about the possibility of being diagnosed with leukaemia. Before that, he had shared about his dangerously high blood pressure levels and the potential risk of sudden death.
What do you think of this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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