Howard Stern Postpones SiriusXM Return Until September 8

September 3, 2025 - In a surprise development for radio listeners, The Howard Stern Show’s official social media channels announced today that Howard Stern’s much‐anticipated comeback will now take place on Monday, September 8 rather than September 2 as previously teased.

Despite a summer filled with cryptic promotional teasers fueling speculation that Stern’s long‐running SiriusXM program might be canceled due to stalled contract negotiations, fans tuning in this morning instead heard a rerun. The show’s Instagram and X accounts posted a brief statement urging followers to “stay tuned” for the new return date, deepening uncertainty about Stern’s future on satellite radio.

The delay follows weeks of rampant rumors that Stern’s five‐year, $500 million contract was nearing its end without renewal. While insiders have suggested that SiriusXM bosses and Stern’s camp remain in talks to forge a shorter‐term deal, today’s postponement has reignited questions about whether those negotiations are progressing smoothly or threatening to fall apart.

Industry analysts note that Stern, 71, has historically navigated contract impasses by extending his tenure, but with retirement chatter growing louder this summer-fueled in part by reports of personal challenges, including the recent passing of his cat Bud-the pause in his return has fans and media observers on edge.

SiriusXM has not commented beyond the social media update, and Stern’s representatives have remained tight‐lipped. Listeners eager for new episodes will now have to wait until September 8 to see how the radio icon plans to address the swirling controversies and outline his broadcast future.