Howard Stern did not return to his program on Tuesday to discuss his future with SiriusXM as promoted. The 71-year old radio legend had promised to be back on his show on September 2, following summer break to discuss his future in broadcasting. However, listeners on Monday morning were greeted with another cryptic promo. It aired on his Howard 100 channel, saying Stern will return to the air on Monday, September 8.
The highly speculated return for Stern is amid reports that Stern and SiriusXM are in contract negotiations. They reportedly are not finding any agreement. The reports were kicked off by an August 5 report by the Sun U.K. tabloid. This report, citing an anonymous “insider,” claimed SiriusXM would not renew Stern’s contract, which expires at the end of 2025.
SiriusXM has not commented on the matter.
Since August 15, the Howard 100 channel has been rotating in promos leaning into the controversy promoting Stern’s reveal. It will tell the tale of the future of his program on his return Monday in an updated promo.
Howard Stern joined the company in 2006 after a 20-year run at WXRK in New York, where his show was nationally syndicated with more than 60 affiliates. His star has only risen since joining the satellite broadcaster, leading to his appearance as a judge on the NBC reality show America’s Got Talent for three seasons, in addition to authoring several books.
Stern’s contract is slated to expire later this fall. The current five-year deal pays him a reported $100 million per year. Sources at The Sun claim that while the satellite radio brand is planning to offer him a new deal, it does not expect Stern to accept the offered terms.
Barrett Media has reached out to SiriusXM for comment on the matter. As of this publication, the company has not responded to those requests.
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