Fans of radio personality Howard Stern can relax and rejoice! He has just announced that he signed a new, three-year contract extension with SiriusXM. Per People, Stern, 71, said on the air on December 16, "I'm happy to announce that I've figured out a way to have it all. More free time and continuing to be on the radio. So yes, we are coming back for three years. I'm excited about it, because you know what? I do still love radio."
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The famous "shock jock" also expressed his appreciation to SiriusXM.
There Previously Was Buzz About Stern Leaving His Show
Back in September, rumors were circulating to the effect that Howard Stern might be taking a hike from his longtime radio gig. Per the outlet via The Hollywood Reporter, he debunked those rumors. Stern shared that there was "zero truth' to the gossip that he was "too woke." Furthermore, Stern said "that there was no animosity on his end regarding airtime and representation of both Andy Cohen and podcaster Alex Cooper."
It seemed at the time like Stern did not want it to look like he was caving because of all the chatter. He said three months ago, "What pisses me off is now I can't leave. I've been thinking about retiring. Now I can't, because then they'll say I got pushed out. So I'll be back."
Andy Cohen Pulled a Little Prank on Stern in September
Fans might have been a bit nervous when Cohen, not Stern, introduced his program on September 8. It was not for real, though. Stern came in with co-host Robin Quivers as usual. He set the record straight on social media, "SiriusXM and my team have been talking about how we go forward in the future. They've approached me, they've sat down with me like they normally do and they're fantastic. We've been talking."
A SiriusXM Exec Confirmed the Importance of Stern's Show Last Year
In 2024, per People via The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM president and chief content officer, affirmed the value of The Howard Stern Show. "He's been with me and the company going on two decades, and so he's pretty happy, but he's also able, like many great artists, to stop whenever he wants. Nobody will ever replace them. We would never try to replace them. It's not what is even appropriate, but even practical."
