Howard Stern Show Cancelled After 20 Years as SiriusXM No Longer Considers it Worth The Money Reports Claim

The long-running Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM is coming to an end after two decades on the air, according to what sources told The U.S. Sun. The 71-year-old shock jock, who has been a big-money fixture at the satellite radio company for years, is expected to work out some kind of deal so Sirius can keep his huge archive of shows even after he leaves.

One insider told The U.S. Sun that Stern’s current contract is up this fall. While SiriusXM does plan to make him an offer, the source said they don’t expect him to take it. “Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It’s no longer worth the investment,” the source explained.

Fans may still get access to his past work if Sirius strikes a deal for his library, but the days of Stern hosting new shows on the platform appear to be over. “There’s no way they can keep paying his salary,” the insider added. “After you saw what happened with Stephen Colbert, it’s like they just can’t afford to keep him going.”

Another source suggested that Stern’s outspoken political opinions could be playing a role in the decision. “If Sirius isn’t going to give Stern a good offer, I don’t think it would have anything to do with his ratings,” the source said. “It’s more likely everything to do with the political climate.” Stern has long been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump.

The Howard Stern Show has had a long and colorful history. It first became famous when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio in the late 1980s, broadcasting from WXRK in New York. Over the years, it became one of the most listened-to and most controversial radio shows in the country, often pushing boundaries with edgy and explicit content. Stern moved the show to SiriusXM in 2006 after signing a groundbreaking deal reportedly worth $500 million.

For many years, Stern’s program was a huge draw for Sirius subscribers, and he helped popularize the company’s satellite service. His crew, including Robin Quivers, Fred Norris, and Gary Dell’Abate, became household names among fans. The show was also the most fined in FCC history, racking up $2.5 million in penalties for indecent content during its terrestrial run.

Stern has faced controversies throughout his career, from old comedy sketches that resurfaced to his blunt political commentary. In 2020, he responded to criticism of a racially offensive 1993 skit by saying, “The s*it I did was f*c*n* crazy… I won’t go back and watch those old shows; it’s like, who is that guy. But that was my shtick, that’s what I did and I own it.”

Even with all the ups and downs, Stern’s move to Sirius marked a new era in his career. But after 20 years on satellite radio, it looks like the end is here. As one insider put it, “They just can’t afford to keep him on the same terms anymore.”

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