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New Report Details Howard Stern's and Staff's 'Shock' Over Contract Rumor
With a rumor circulating that The Howard Stern Show may not be back after Stern's contract with SiriusXM runs out at the end of this year, a new report detailed both Stern's and his staff's reaction to the rumor. According to Jessica Finn of The U.S. Sun, Stern's future with the company is in serious doubt, as sources suggest SiriusXM may not renew his deal because "it's no longer worth the investment." The Daily Mail's Christine Rendon and Eve Buckland report that the rumor, which came to light Tuesday, came as a "shock" to both Stern and his staff. According to the report, Stern first learned of the rumor from a Google alert while at his home in the Hamptons. Some of Stern's friends began calling him, the report adds, but he only picked up for late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel. "First I'm hearing of it," Stern allegedly said. Meanwhile, Stern's staff had just finished up a get-together at Spin Bar in New York when the contract report dropped. "The mood changed quickly. No one knew this was coming ... and we couldn't get any answers," a source said to the Daily Mail. Stern went live on Wednesday despite being on break for the summer and the Daily Mail notes that Stern decided to broadcast the "emergency show" to "quell concerns he was finished." Stern did not address the rumor directly on his show, but did tell listeners that he'd be back when the show returns Sept. 2. Stern inked another five-year deal with SiriusXM in 2020, and the deal was reportedly worth $500 million in total. Stern could sign a one- or two-year deal instead of a long-term deal, the Daily Mail reported. If he doesn't return, Stern is expected to sell his catalog of shows to Report Details Howard Stern's and Staff's 'Shock' Over Contract Rumor first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 6, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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'Stuttering John' Reacts to Howard Stern Contract Rumors
Amid rumors that legendary shock jock Howard Stern may not return to SiriusXM at the conclusion of his contract, one of the show's most well-known characters has shared his reaction. John Melendez, also known as "Stuttering John" during his days on The Howard Stern Show, took to X to share his thoughts on the rumor that Stern's contract may not be renewed. A report from Jessica Finn of The U.S. Sun revealed that, according to a source, Stern's asking price may simply be too high for SiriusXM to pay because he's "no longer worth the investment." The report also shares the opinion of another source, who believes that if SiriusXM doesn't offer Stern a big contract, it would have more to do with his political leanings than his ratings. "If Sirius isn't going to give Stern a good offer, I don't think it would have anything to do with his ratings," the source said in the report. "It's more likely everything to do with the political climate." Melendez addressed that particular rumor in his post on social media. "If Howard Stern is getting canceled because of his political leanings, then we are not becoming a Fascist nation... We are one!" Melendez wrote. Melendez worked on The Howard Stern Show from 1988 to 2004 before moving on to work on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. "I didn't want to, you know, hear Howard in my head every day and you know talking to us on the show, at least to me, and saying I'm worthless, I'm not funny," Melendez said of his departure back in 2018. Melendez started out as an intern on Stern's show but quickly became an on-air personality and was most well-known for his confrontational interviews with celebrities. Stern began his radio career in the 1970s but became an icon while his show was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He moved to the satellite radio company in 2006 and became the face of the platform for many years, which led to multiple big-money contracts, including his current deal that is reportedly worth $500 million over five years. But Stern's popularity is believed to have waned significantly over the years, which is why SiriusXM may be hesitant to pay him big money. A report from the Daily Mail's Eve Buckland and Adam S. Levi suggests Stern could sign a one- or two-year deal but also notes that Stern has considered retirement. If Stern doesn't stay with SiriusXM, the expectation is that he will sell his catalog of shows to the company.'Stuttering John' Reacts to Howard Stern Contract Rumors first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 6, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
