Howard Stern hands over one SiriusXM channel to A-lister amid HBO Max deal
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Key Points:
- Andy Cohen is taking over Howard Stern’s longtime SiriusXM channel 101, with Cohen’s show moving from channel 102 to 101, while Stern retains channel 100.
- Stern and Cohen confirmed the change on Cohen’s “Radio Andy” show, dismissing rumors that it was a prank, referencing a previous 2025 gag where they pretended Stern was retiring.
- Stern encouraged Cohen to maintain the channel’s playful and provocative style, jokingly asking him to “up the gay on air,” and expressed confidence in Cohen’s ability to manage the channel.
- Stern signed a new three-year contract with SiriusXM in December 2025, allowing for more flexibility, and will continue his show with additional projects, including a new HBO Max series adapting his live SiriusXM show.
- Channel 102, Cohen’s former slot, will be taken over by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio, marking a reshuffle of SiriusXM’s lineup.
