Howard Stern Show Canceled After 20 Years as Reports Claim It’s “No Longer Worth the Investment”

The long-running Howard Stern Show is coming to an end after more than 20 years on SiriusXM, according to sources who spoke with The U.S. Sun.

Stern, now 71, has been one of the most famous names in radio for decades, with a huge contract and a loyal fan base. But it looks like his time on SiriusXM is about to be over.

Sources say Stern’s current five-year deal ends this fall, and while SiriusXM will offer him a new contract, it won’t be anywhere close to what he’s used to getting.

One insider said, “Stern’s contract is up in the fall and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don’t intend for 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.”

That same source believes SiriusXM will still try to work out a deal to keep Stern’s massive library of past shows, but his live show will not continue. “As far as him coming back to doing the show, there’s no way they can keep paying his salary,” the insider explained. “After you saw what happened with Stephen Colbert, it’s like they just can’t afford to keep him going.”

Another person close to the situation told The U.S. Sun that Stern’s outspoken political views could also be a factor. “If Sirius isn’t going to give Stern a good offer, I don’t think it would have anything to do with his ratings. It’s more likely everything to do with the political climate.” Stern has often been critical of President Donald Trump and has made headlines for controversial interviews with political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Howard Stern Show has had a massive cultural impact. It began on terrestrial radio in the mid-1980s and became one of the most popular and controversial programs in the U.S. Stern was known for pushing boundaries, which also led to millions of dollars in fines from the FCC over the years.

The show moved to SiriusXM in 2006 after Stern signed a groundbreaking $500 million deal, giving him uncensored freedom and control over his channels, Howard 100 and Howard 101.

Over the years, Stern’s team included longtime co-host Robin Quivers, writer Fred Norris, and producer Gary Dell’Abate, along with many other colorful characters who helped shape the show. Stern also became known for high-profile celebrity interviews, blunt commentary, and his willingness to take on almost any topic.

In recent years, Stern has spoken openly about how much he has changed since his early days, even expressing regret over some of his past bits and attitudes. But he has also remained outspoken on political and social issues, which has sometimes stirred controversy.

If the end of the Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM really happens, it will mark the close of a huge chapter in American radio history. Stern has not yet commented on the news, and it’s unclear what his next move will be. Fans may still get to revisit his massive archive, but the daily live broadcasts that made him a radio legend appear to be coming to an end.

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