Howard Stern’s future on SiriusXM has been a big topic of discussion over the last 24 hours.
Reports of the shock jock being canceled are trending, and this is why.
The U.S. Sun, citing sources, reported earlier this week that the show would be canceled after nearly 20 years. However, it isn’t what you think, though.
“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,” one insider told The Sun.
“Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It’s no longer worth the investment.”
According to the report, SiriusXM will look to make a deal with the 71-year-old for his catalogue.
An additional source said Stern’s political stances aren’t helping things.
“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 told The Sun. “It’s more likely everything to do with the political climate.”
It should be noted no other media outlet has reported any additional news or even confirmation of The Sun’s report.
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.