Andy Cohen to replace Howard Stern on SiriusXM channel in lineup shake-up
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- SiriusXM has removed Howard 101 from its channel lineup, effective September 1, with Radio Andy moving to channel 101 and Howard 100 remaining on channel 100.
- This change follows recent layoffs on Howard Stern's show and the departure of radio host and producer Rahsaan Rogers.
- Howard Stern, who has hosted his flagship show since 2006 on Sirius channels Howard 100 and 101, signed a new deal with SiriusXM last December amid contract negotiation tensions.
- In September 2023, Stern orchestrated an on-air prank suggesting he was leaving SiriusXM, which was later revealed as false, but now Radio Andy host Andy Cohen has officially taken over one of Stern’s former channels.
- The channel shift marks a significant change in Stern’s presence on SiriusXM, highlighting ongoing adjustments to the network’s programming and Stern’s role.
