Howard Stern’s controversial comeback CANCELLED! Shock jock won’t return after summer break following family tragedy

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According to reports, Howard Stern won’t return to his SiriusXM radio program as he had earlier stated for the scheduled broadcast on Tuesday, after taking a summer vacation.

On Labor Day night, the 71-year-old radio personality unexpectedly revealed in an email that he wouldn’t be coming back. His message, though surprising, was written with careful precision to avoid causing unnecessary alarm among his team of 95 employees.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share some exclusive insider news! From what I’ve heard, the reason behind Howard’s recent decision seems to stem from the ongoing contract negotiations with his radio company. It appears that the new terms have been causing quite a bit of frustration for him.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m excited to share some interesting news about Howard Stern, a media personality known for his extensive career. This year marks the expiration of his mammoth five-year contract worth $500M with SiriusXM, a milestone that brings an end to his remarkable 20-year journey with the channel since he joined in 2006. It’s been quite a ride!

The radio host from Queens is reportedly facing health issues related to his cherished mother Ray Schiffman Stern, who will soon celebrate her 98th birthday on October 22nd.

During his show in February 2022, Howard expressed his feelings by saying, ‘It truly pains me to see my mom in discomfort. I merely wish to ease her distress.’

1. I’m absolutely drained and spent. You could say I’m feeling the equivalent of weary, fatigued, depleted, worn-out, or exhausted, that’s how I am right now.

2. My spirits are at an all-time low. Yesterday on the air, I shared my concern about my mother not being in good health. She’s currently experiencing a great deal of physical pain, as you can imagine.

Instead, it was Ben, Stern’s father, who sadly passed away due to prostate cancer, just five months after the event you mentioned.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the famous radio personality’s rep and SiriusXM for comment.

Howard’s popular land-based radio program, active from 1986-2005, attracted approximately 20 million listeners each week. However, it is reported that his SiriusXM show now has a significantly smaller audience, with estimates suggesting only around 125,000 listeners.

Previously, Howard Stern announced on August 15 that he would clear up all the speculation about his situation on the upcoming show on September 2: ‘Fired? Retiring? Cancelled? Goodbye Booey? Get ready to hear from Howard Stern himself. Tune in on September 2, exclusively on @siriusxm #Howard100.’

Previously employed individual Steve Grillo characterized the publicity spectacle hinted at by the ex-radio titan on September 2nd as a ‘desperate deception’, aimed at attempting to revive Stern’s relevance in the media world.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to imagine if the legendary Howard Stern had access to a time machine, he might not shake his hand or share a laugh – no, he’d probably give himself a good old-fashioned punch right in the face! (quoted on The Daily Mail last Friday)

As a lifestyle enthusiast, let me express my perspective. By September 2nd, it seems everyone will be eagerly tuning in, but I fear they may find themselves disillusioned and quickly losing interest unless there’s an unexpected twist. Perhaps, he dons a rugged leather jacket and pairs it with black denim, re-entering the scene with a confident air that might resonate as, “I’m back, baby,” though I must admit this seems unlikely.

Last September, Grillo believes that Howard may have alienated numerous listeners when he expressed pride in being “awake” (woke) and likened President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, the notorious Nazi leader.

In his explanation, the 52-year-old author stated that those individuals were diligent and determined to bring about change in their country, ultimately contributing to the person’s fame and wealth.

He chose not to associate with them by stating, “If you admire a particular political figure, I prefer you not to tune into my broadcast.” This is the reason behind his massive audience of 125,000 listeners. Every day, people valued his opinions greatly, and then he betrays them. What kind of overconfidence and foolishness is that?

President Donald Trump expressed his opinion regarding the possible reasons behind the potential cancellation of a long-term radio host, which he discussed in August.

I’m not familiar with Howard Stern by name lately – I’ve worked with him and enjoyed it immensely – but it seems we haven’t crossed paths for quite some time,” Trump shared with reporters in the Oval Office, referring to his 20 guest appearances on the show, including a notable episode featuring daughter Ivanka.

‘What happened he got terminated?’ the president asked.

Despite Stern not being ‘ended’ yet, this didn’t prevent Trump from expressing his thoughts about when things started turning around for the controversial radio host.

His support for Hillary Clinton marked a significant drop in his popularity among his followers. People reacted by saying they needed a break from him.

In 2016, Hillary Clinton faced off against Donald Trump as his political adversary. Similarly, during the previous year, Steve-hosted a talk with Kamala Harris, who is currently seen as a potential challenger to Trump in the 2024 election and serves as the Democratic Vice President.

In April 2024, I found myself deeply disappointed by my idol, Anderson Cooper, as he seemed to be going easy on Joe Biden during their interview, even though it was evident that the President was not at his best. This overly adoring approach from Cooper was widely criticized by many, including me.

Frank attributed the decline in Howard Stern, the author of Private Parts, to the passing of his longtime agent Don Buchwald on July 22nd. Additionally, he believes that his current COO, Marci Turk, has significantly influenced the person he has become now.

In his previous statements, Scott Greenstein (the president and CCO of SiriusXM) indicated that Howard’s departure would be solely Howard’s decision.

Greenstein stated in October that he’s been with me and the company for nearly two decades, and this long tenure has made him content, yet he also has the ability, similar to many talented artists, to take breaks whenever he sees fit.

They are irreplaceable; we have no intention of replacing them, as it would neither be fitting nor feasible.

Come October 3rd, I’ll be commemorating my 17th wedding anniversary with my devoted spouse, Beth Ostrosky Stern, whom I am proud to call my second wife.

This man, who is a grandfather of three, has three daughters named Emily (aged 42), Debra (aged 39), and Ashley (aged 32). He was married to his former wife, Alison Berns, for 21 years, but their marriage ended in the year 2001.

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2025-09-02 09:04