Listeners were left stunned and disgusted after a **father and daughter shared what witnesses called a “full make-out” kiss live on air** — all for a $600 prize. The shocking incident unfolded during a segment on Australia’s *Kyle and Jackie O Show*, known for pushing boundaries, but this time, many say the show went “too far even for them.”
According to Daily Mail Australia, the stunt began as part of a “Cash for Anything” challenge, in which participants could earn money for outrageous dares. The hosts joked about “seeing how far people would go,” but no one in the studio expected what happened next. When the pair — identified only as “Nick” and “Jess” — were told they could win $600 if they kissed, the two exchanged a nervous laugh before locking lips in a moment that left the entire room in disbelief.
Listeners are horrified after a father and daughter share a ‘full make-out’ kiss on live radio for $600. — @PopCrave
The show’s cameras caught the moment, showing the pair closing their eyes and embracing as if performing a romantic kiss, not a joke. Host Jackie O gasped and yelled, “Oh my God, stop! That’s your dad!” while co-host Kyle Sandilands awkwardly laughed before muttering, “I didn’t think they’d actually do it.” The segment ended abruptly, with producers quickly cutting to a commercial break.
Video of the incident, which aired live and was later uploaded to social media, immediately went viral. Clips racked up millions of views across TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, as horrified users flooded comment sections with disbelief. “This is one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen on TV or radio,” one user wrote, while another added, “That poor girl — she’ll never live this down.”
As News.com.au reported, even longtime listeners of the controversial radio duo said they were “sick to their stomachs.” The segment has sparked an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which confirmed it received numerous complaints about “offensive content broadcast during morning programming.”
Australia’s media watchdog confirms multiple complaints over viral “father-daughter make-out” radio segment. — @SMH
Speaking to 9News Australia, the father defended the kiss, calling it “just a bit of fun.” “People are overreacting,” he said. “It was a joke. We’re not weird — we just did what we had to do to win.” His comments, however, only intensified public outrage, with many saying it reflected a disturbing lack of awareness about boundaries and decency.
Psychologists have condemned the stunt as “deeply inappropriate” and “psychologically damaging.” Dr. Susan Price, a behavioral specialist quoted by The Guardian, said, “Even if the two participants saw it as harmless, the power of normalization through media is dangerous. It breaks social taboos and can distort how young people perceive familial relationships.”
On X, hashtags like #IncestChallenge and #RadioDisgust trended globally, with thousands demanding an apology from the station. One listener tweeted, “I was eating breakfast when that happened — turned the radio off immediately. Absolutely vile.” Others called for the show to be suspended, accusing producers of exploiting shock value for ratings.
“This isn’t edgy radio — it’s exploitation,” writes one journalist as backlash over father-daughter kiss grows. — @RollingStone
Radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O, both veterans of controversy, have not publicly apologized but addressed the backlash briefly on the following day’s broadcast. “People lost their minds,” Kyle said, laughing nervously. “It was supposed to be funny, not disgusting. We didn’t think they’d actually do it.” Jackie O added, “It was shocking. We were all stunned.” However, neither expressed regret for airing the segment live.
Media ethics experts told The Sydney Morning Herald that the stunt could have serious legal and regulatory implications. “The station may argue it was voluntary, but the question is whether it violates public decency standards,” said professor Laura Tait. “When you cross into incestuous imagery — even if symbolic — it’s no longer just entertainment.”
Even fellow broadcasters have spoken out. ABC radio host Zan Rowe tweeted that she was “embarrassed for the industry,” calling it a “massive failure of judgment.” Meanwhile, comedian Celeste Barber wrote, “That’s not funny. That’s therapy waiting to happen.” As Rolling Stone observed, the moment has become a global talking point about the extremes of modern media culture.
Amid the storm, the father and daughter have reportedly gone into hiding after receiving waves of online harassment. Friends of the pair told Daily Mail that they’re “humiliated” and “didn’t expect the reaction.” The station, meanwhile, has quietly removed the segment from all official platforms, though clips remain widely available online.
“It’s not entertainment — it’s exploitation and humiliation,” says media watchdog official on viral father-daughter kiss. — @ABCNews
Whether the controversy will lead to lasting consequences for the show remains to be seen. But in the wake of the uproar, many Australians are demanding stricter oversight of live radio programming. “There are jokes,” one listener said, “and then there’s this. Some things just aren’t meant to be entertainment.”