DJ loses 'Idol' job after rape comment

A DJ has been sacked as a TV judge on 'Australian Idol' and his radio job is in jeopardy after an on-air stunt resulted in a teenage girl revealing she had been raped.

Australia’s Network Ten announced today that Kyle Sandilands would no longer work with the TV talent show, which he had judged for four years.

Sandilands has been under fire since last Wednesday, when on his popular morning radio program a 14-year-old girl was hooked up to a lie detector and asked about her sexual history, at her mother’s request.

When the girl revealed she had been raped when she was 12, Sandilands responded: “Is that the only experience you’ve had?”

Sandilands and co-host Jackie O were not on air today and 2Day FM station owner Austereo said their show was on hold indefinitely.

Sandilands' reaction to the girl's admission caused an immediate furore that led to him issuing several apologies to the girl and to the public.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he was "distressed" at the way the girl had been treated, and New South Wales state government ordered an investigation into the girl's rape claim.

Network Ten, which broadcasts 'Australian Idol', said Sandilands' radio image was out of step with the talent show’s family-style audience.

“We thank Kyle for his contribution to 'Australian Idol' over the last four years,” it said. “But it has become increasingly clear that as 'Idol' has remained a family-focused show ... his radio persona has taken on a more controversial position over this period which is not in the interest of the show.”

“I’m disappointed at Channel 10’s decision to remove me from Australian Idol,” Sandilands said. “I have truly loved being a part of the show and wish everyone involved all of the success for this coming season.”

The “Kyle and Jackie O Show” had previously aired shows about people stripping for money and the search for Sydney’s smallest penis.