In August 2025, a rumor spread that radio host Howard Stern's long-running show was being canceled after many decades on the airwaves. According to gossip site The Sun the show, which aired on SiriusXM for around 20 years, was set to be canceled in late 2025 after the end of Stern's purported $100 million contract.

The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM channel 42 faces possible cancellation after its memorable 20-year run. Howard Stern, 71, signed a $100 million contract with the network in 2006. Analysts believe that Stern will make a deal to allow Sirius to keep his catalogue upon his exit, but will not continue hosting the show.