Kyle Sandilands reveals the truth about how he fell in love with his fiancee, Tegan Kynaston

Kyle Sandilands has lifted the lid on his fairytale love story with fiancee Tegan Kynaston ahead of their star-studded wedding next month.

Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia on the set of Australian Idol this week, the 54-year-old radio king shared how his longtime friendship with Tegan, 37, blossomed into romance at a difficult time in his life.

“We were friends for four or five years, and then she worked with me for about a year,” said the father-of-one.

He recalled how the pair hung out in the same social circles, occasionally crossing paths at parties, before Tegan eventually approached him as a friend and asked for a job.

Tegan, who was working in advertising at the time, was a perfect fit for Kyle’s media company, King Kyle, and was hired as office manager in March 2017.

Kyle Sandilands, 54, (left) has lifted the lid on his fairytale love story with fiancee Tegan Kynaston, 37, (right) ahead of their star-studded wedding next month.

Their professional relationship quickly proved fruitful and they launched their own brand of sangria, Nueva Drinks Co., in January 2019 with the help of Tegan’s family, who work in alcohol production.

When his relationship with celebrity girlfriend Imogen Anthony fell apart a year later, Tegan offered a shoulder to cry on.

“I was single for a while, and I leaned in [Tegan] a lot,” the KIIS FM host recalled.

Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia on the set of Australian Idol this week, the radio king opened up about how his longtime friendship with Tegan blossomed into romance at a difficult time in his life

“I’ve called them a lot and said, ‘I need this,’ or ‘I don’t have an Uber Eats app. Can you order me food to this hotel?’ I didn’t live at home, I lived in a hotel for months and months.’

Kyle admitted he “can’t put my finger on the exact day they fell in love” as their friendship seamlessly blossomed into romance.

“She was single and I was single for the first time [in a while]. And I guess we never really thought of each other that way, we just appreciated each other and were real friends. And it just blossomed from there,” he said.

“I said to her, ‘I always thought you were smart and beautiful,’ but I was never a creep or anything,” Kyle added.

The couple went public with their romance on New Year’s Eve 2019 and got engaged over Christmas 2021 during a romantic getaway in Port Douglas.

A month later, they announced that Tegan is expecting their first child, and their son Otto was welcomed into the world in August last year.

Kyle, who often talks about his sex life, also shared how he and Tegan keep the passion alive after having a child by finding time to be together.

“Before we had Otto, we never had a day (where we planned to have sex) or anything, it would just happen if it happened.

“But I think your life changes differently. Still positive but you need to make time to keep this romance alive and letting each other know you love each other.

Kyle admitted that he “can’t quite put my finger on what day they fell in love” as their friendship seamlessly blossomed into romance

A month later, they announced that Tegan is expecting their first child, and their son Otto was welcomed into the world in August last year. (The couple shared this Instagram photo announcing Tegan’s pregnancy.) Kyle also shared how her sex life has changed since welcoming baby Otto, saying, “You have to take time to embrace this romance.” alive and letting each other know you love each other,” he said

Kyle, who often talks about his sex life, also shared how he and Tegan keep the passion alive after having a child by finding time to be together

The couple also avoid going to bed in the middle of an argument and “still kiss even when they disagree,” Kyle said.

“There is nothing worse than someone who is stewing in bed and angry at the other person. You have to kiss the other person so you can both sleep. Especially when a baby is involved, you can’t be tense.

“We were both really good at it. And we’re lucky to have a quiet baby.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian Idol judge offered some brutal advice to the young singers who are competing on Channel Seven’s show this year. (Shown on the set of Australian Idol)

Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian Idol judge offered some brutal advice to the young singers who are competing on Channel Seven’s show this year.

Kyle, who has decades of experience in the commercial music scene, said that while Australian Idol is a great platform to jumpstart an artist’s career, the real challenge comes when the cameras stop rolling.

‘[The contestants] guess that’s the hard part, winning. It’s not like it’s every record you put out, you’re only as good as your last song.

“So, you bet three [bad] Songs in a row and you’re dead, it’s over for you. You have to start over and convince everyone that you are worth investing in. That’s the hard part.”

Australian Idol winner will receive $100,000 in cash and a record deal with Sony Music.

Kyle, who has decades of experience in the commercial music scene, said that while Australian Idol is a great platform to jumpstart an artist’s career, the real challenge comes when the cameras stop rolling

Kyle also noted that artists cannot simply rely on their music to be successful as a commercially successful artist.

“There is [being played on] Radio, there’s YouTube, there’s a lot of ways to get out of there. But full global commercial success needs all of that. Social media presence, all the radio pop stations around the world are playing it,” he said.

Kyle, Harry Connick Jr., Meghan Trainor and Amy Shark served as judges on Australian Idol this year.

‘[The contestants] guess that’s the hard part, winning. It’s not, it’s every record you put out, you’re only as good as your last song,” he said. Pictured: Kyle poses with fellow Australian Idol judges LR: Meghan Trainor, Amy Shark, Harry Connick Jr.