Howard Stern insiders spill on ‘desperate’ shock jock’s summer of turmoil… and humiliating gamble to save his career

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The humiliation of Howard Stern shows little sign of stopping.

Earlier this month, it was unexpectedly disclosed by The Daily Mail that Stern’s team of 95 people had been taken aback by news that his radio career might conclude at the end of the year. (Paraphrased)

It was reported that Stern found out about his termination through a Google Alert. He told his best friend, Jimmy Kimmel, that he was first learning about it.

In a swift response to the allegations, Stern decided to promptly host an ‘urgent broadcast’ the next day, deliberately steering clear of discussing the rumors regarding his supposed end, and instead simply reassured his audience that he would resume his regular program on September 2nd, as previously scheduled.

Stern’s mammoth $500million five-year contract with SiriusXM expires at the end of the year. 

Since 2006, when the shock jock transitioned to Sirius, the popularity of the show has been gradually decreasing. The number of weekly listeners has significantly dropped from approximately 20 million in the 1990s down to a mere 125,000 at present.

A few days ago, right before his expected comeback, Stern announced on Instagram: ‘Let go? Retiring? Cancelled? Goodbye Booey? Hear from Howard Stern yourself. Tuesday, September 2. Exclusively on @siriusxm #Howard100.’

It is being suggested by some insiders that the situation surrounding his departure from the Howard Stern Show was planned internally.

One individual, speaking candidly, contended that the storyline about the show’s cancellation was merely a ‘desperate ploy’ intended to generate attention and ‘attempt to revive Stern’s significance’ amid dwindling public interest and pertinence.

According to the source, they are frantically working on spreading this thing widely online in an effort to increase his popularity ahead of his comeback on September 2.

With his popularity plummeting, they are desperately trying to bring attention back to him by encouraging people to watch or listen to see how he will address being let go from Sirius.

They devised an idea, which spread rapidly, aiming to draw viewers back. However, the viewer turnout has been dismal, leaving them unsure of how to proceed.

The source revealed that Stern’s comments towards Trump supporters, such as mocking them and asking them not to listen to his show anymore, were perceived as selling out his audience. This led him to take drastic measures in an attempt to regain their favor.

According to the source, it seems this event (September 2 launch) is intended as an apology of sorts, aiming to win back the audience that Stern may have lost. The source further mentioned that Stern plans to undergo a significant transformation, attempting to return to his former self.

‘Stern could’ve retired 10 years ago. He’s not planning on retiring any time soon.’

Another source close by confirmed that Stern, showing a strong resolve, intends to surprise his critics significantly when he officially announces his fresh agreement with SiriusXM in the coming month.

They mentioned that Howard is planning to secure a new deal with Sirius and intends to share this news when he comes back on the air starting from September 2.

A source familiar with Howard Stern has refuted the rumors concerning his future, assuring that they will be clarified and cautioning critics to prepare for an unexpected response.

In simpler terms, it was mentioned that what others perceive as a decline for him might actually mark the start of a new phase in his life. More information about this will be disclosed in the forthcoming days.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Stern and SiriusXM for comment.

Seventy-year-old Stern has primarily hosted his program from home due to the pandemic, yet he was previously known as the most intimidating presence in the realm of U.S. entertainment.

In the late 1980s and ’90s, he skyrocketed to prominence through shocking antics and candid talks, gaining the nickname “The King of All Media.” This fame led to a biopic in 1997 titled Private Parts. His diverse lineup of guests includes celebrities, politicians like Donald Trump (who appeared over 20 times), and he’s authored numerous best-selling books.

However, Stern has attracted some criticism as well. He’s been labeled as an out-of-touch older man by Kanye West, and he stirred up controversy when he publicly declared himself “woke”.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share that even the legendary Stern confesses to having regrets in his illustrious career. One incident that stands out is a particularly harsh interview he conducted with Robin Williams in the early ’90s, which he later labeled as one of the most disheartening moments for him.

In his 2019 book, Howard Stern Confesses, Stern acknowledged that he persistently questioned Williams about divorcing his first spouse and marrying his son’s nanny. Later, he understood that instead of allowing Williams to be humorous and candid, he had been unintentionally criticizing him.

In a tribute, Stern expressed that Williams was among the most exceptional performers in history. Unfortunately, he lamented that he had not taken the opportunity to express his regret to Williams prior to his passing in 2014.

But he’s also sparked outrage with offensive remarks.

Following the Columbine tragedy, he commented that several fleeing girls were quite attractive, and inquired if any of the students had attempted to engage in sexual acts with them.

Or, more informally: After the Columbine shooting, he made a comment about how some of the escaping girls were good-looking and wondered if any students tried to hook up with them.

‘If I was going to kill some people, I’d take them out with sex.’

1995 saw him mimicking Selena’s fans using gunshot noises and an exaggerated Spanish accent, just a day prior to her funeral.

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2025-08-21 07:19