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Kyle Sandilands has revealed details about his 'cameo' in season 2 of crime series The Last King of the Cross.
The radio host made a cameo appearance in the Paramount+ drama – the fictionalized story of real-life Sydney icon and nightclub owner John Ibrahim.
Sandilands, 53, a long-time friend of Ibrahim's, was portrayed by the actor as having fun after hours in a crowded night spot in the final episode.
'I didn't get any salary [for the scene]Kyle joked during a segment on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday.
Kyle admitted that the producers asked him if he wanted to portray him 'accurately'.
I said yes. [but] I didn't realize a***** was doing 'accurate' lines on chicks,' he joked.
Kyle's 'character' appears for a few seconds in the final episode of the eight-part series set in the early 2000s.
Sandilands is seen sitting in a nightclub when two attractive women stalk him.
Kyle Sandilands has revealed the truth behind his shocking 'cameo' in Season 2 of crime drama The Last King of the Cross, now streaming on Paramount+. The final episode of Sandilands (pictured) depicts a fun after hours in a crowded nightclub. He told listeners on Wednesday that he was paid 'nothing'.
In a wink-wink moment, Kyle's character, played by actor Govinda Rosser, is seen 'toasting' John Ibrahim (Lincoln Younes).
In August, Last King of the Cross producer Mark Fennessy commented on Kyle's 'scene' for an interview on an industry blog. Media week.
'How Kyle wanted to be portrayed was typical of his sense of humour,' he said.
The violent drama is the fictional story of nightclub owner John Ibrahim, played by real-life Sydney identity and actor Lincoln Younes. (picture)
He said Sandilands actually visited the LKOTC set last year when the show was in production.
'He is [Kyle] and John are very close friends. Kyle has always been a great supporter of the series.'
Both seasons of The Last King of the Cross are based on Ibrahim's 2017 bestseller.
The second season sees Claude Zabor again as Sam Ibrahim, John Ibrahim's brother.
Likewise, Detective Liz Doyle played by Tess Haubrich, Big Tony played by Matt Naple, Tongan Sam played by Uli Latukefu and Simone played by Janet Anderson all reprise their roles.
TV Tonight, new characters add to the mix as 'family dynamics take center stage this season.'
Dave Hoey steps in as younger brother Michael Ibrahim, while another new character, Fadi, is played by newcomer Alex Khan.
According to Variety, the show's first season was sold to several overseas territories, including Germany, Italy, the UK and Ireland.
The 'character' of Kyle, played by actor Govinda Rosser (pictured), will appear for just a few seconds in the final episode of the eight-part series set in the early 2000s. Sandilands depicts two attractive women stalking him in a nightclub booth
The first 10-episode season starred heartthrob Lincoln Younes as the King's Cross icon and focused on his relationship with his brother Sam (played by Claude Jaber).
Both were prominent figures in Sydney's nightclub district and the series explored key events in their lives, including John's fatal stabbing and other attempts on his life.
