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Howard Stern Hands SiriusXM Channel 101 to Andy Cohen as Feud Rumors Swirl

Howard Stern and Andy Cohen confirmed that Cohen is taking over SiriusXM's Channel 101, while Stern's show reduces to one new episode per week. Reports suggest friction between the two stars despite their playful public exchanges.

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Channel Handoff Confirmed

Howard Stern and Andy Cohen confirmed during Tuesday's installment of "Radio Andy" that Cohen will take over Stern's longtime SiriusXM channel 101. The announcement came two days after a press release stated that "Howard 101 will leave the lineup" and that Cohen's show would move from 101 to 102.

Stern, 72, assured listeners they were "not being pranked," referring to a September 2025 joke in which the two pretended Stern was retiring and Cohen would take over Howard 100. Cohen, 58, referenced the prank on Tuesday: "Last year, we pranked the world. We made everybody think that I was taking over Howard 100. It was the best morning."

Cohen continued, "Now, the carrot is being dangled that Radio Andy will be taking over 101. Is this a prank? Am I being pranked?" Stern denied it, saying, "Andy has been gracious enough to take over 101 and I have one request: Please continue the tradition of doing a lot of gay antics. He told Cohen to "up the gay on air," and Cohen quipped that the "Howard Stern Show" was "gayer than" his.

Stern added, "I feel Howard 101 is in very capable hands. Enjoy it, take good care of it. And if you blow it, I will be the first one to laugh at you. Don't screw it up." He emphasized that he is "not giving up" Channel 100, while Cohen's previous Channel 102 will go to Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio.

The video confirming the news was filmed last week at John Mayer's SiriusXM concert in the Hamptons. Stern's SiriusXM setup previously comprised Howard 100 for fresh material and Howard 101 for archival clips. As Stern downsizes to just one new show a week, there is no longer a need for a channel dedicated solely,temporary to his archive.

Behind the Banter

Despite the public playfulness, a source told The S. Sun that the friction between the two is "very real." One source said Stern was annoyed after noticing during a video call that a SiriusXM executive had a massive framed photo of Cohen behind his desk. Another source claimed that Stern was bitter that SiriusXM regularly promotes Cohen's interviews over his own.

These reports suggest underlying tensions that run deeper than the playful on-air exchanges. However, neither Page Six nor The Sun named these sources, and the claims remain attributed to anonymous as such.

Stern's Changing Landscape

Stern signed a contract in December 2025 for three more years with SiriusXM, but with more "flexibility" since he wants "me time," he has reportedly shared. The contract was signed shortly before staff reductions began in February, when about 40 positions were eliminated. A second round of layoffs in summer cut roughly 16 more positions.

The new season of Howard Stern's SiriusXM show kicks off September 14, with one new episode a week every Monday and a HBO Max video version every Thursday. The HBO Max adaptation was announced over the weekend via press release, which stated: "For the first time, the 'King of All Media' will bring his signature, long-running SiriusXM show to HBO Max by adapting his lively complete video after will be adapted into a streamable episode for HBO Max, along with periodic extras. Howard's new series takes him to the pinnacle of prestige television and gives his fans a long-desired 'seat in the studio' to see what they just heard."

Broader Context

Stern's show has seen its share of headlines this year, including a lawsuit filed by his ex-assistant that has since been dismissed, and a wave of staff firings in July. The channel switch consolidates Stern's SiriusXM presence while he transitions to the streaming platform.

The dynamic between Stern and Cohen remains amicable in public, with Stern stating, "I feel Howard 101 is in capable hands... If you blow it, I will be the first one to laugh at you." While Cohen takes over, the supposed rivalry continues to bubble beneath the surface.

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Page Six

Framing: Howard Stern hands over one SiriusXM channel to an A-lister amid his HBO Max deal — playful and gossipy

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Andy Cohen is taking over one of Howard Stern’s longtime SiriusXM channels.
The duo confirmed the news during Tuesday’s “Radio Andy” installment, two days after a press release stated “Howard 101 [will] leave the lineup” and Cohen’s show will move from 101 to 102.
Stern, 72, insisted to listeners that they are “not being pranked” — despite he and Cohen, 58, savagely pretending in September 2025 that Stern was retiring.
Cohen referenced last year’s gag on Tuesday, saying, “Last year, we pranked the world.
We made everybody think that I was taking over Howard 100.
It was the best morning.
“Now, the carrot is being dangled,” the Bravo executive continued.
“Radio Andy will be taking over 101.
Is this a prank?
Am I being pranked?”
Stern, denying this, replied, “Andy has been gracious enough to take over 101 and I have one request: Please continue the tradition of doing a lot of gay antics.”
He told the “Watch What Happens Live” host to “up the gay on air” — and Cohen quipped that the “Howard Stern Show” was “gayer than” his.
Stern added, “I feel Howard 101 is in very capable hands.
Enjoy it, take good care of it.
And if you blow it, I will be the first one to laugh at you.
Don’t screw it up.”
The broadcaster noted that he is “not giving up” Channel 100, while Cohen’s previous Channel 102, meanwhile, will go to Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio.
When Stern and Cohen trolled fans last year, Cohen said Stern had left a big “void” to fill and expressed regret over not doing a “cleaner handoff” with the shock jock.
Stern quickly took over and assured listeners he wasn’t going anywhere.
At the time, Stern had been teasing a “big announcement,” leaving many worried that there was truth to rampant retirement rumors.
Stern, however, signed a contract in December 2025 for three more years with the network — but with more “flexibility” since he wants “me time,” he shared.
His show has continued to make headlines this year, from Stern’s ex-assistant filing a bombshell lawsuit against him, which has since been dismissed, to him firing a slew of staffers in July.
News broke Friday that he was dropping Channel 101, with details of his new deal with HBO Max revealed over the weekend ahead of the new season’s Sept.
14 release.
“For the first time, the ‘King of All Media’ will bring his signature, long-running SiriusXM show to HBO Max by adapting his live SiriusXM show into a streamable episode for HBO Max, along with periodic extras,” read the press release Saturday.
“Howard’s new series on HBO Max takes him to the pinnacle of prestige television and gives his fans a long-desired ‘seat in the studio’ to see what they just heard.”

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The Sun

Framing: The headline emphasizes a behind-the-scenes feud between Howard Stern and Andy Cohen, with Cohen taking over Stern's SiriusXM channel. — The tone is speculative and gossipy, focusing on alleged behind-the-scenes conflict.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Andy Cohen has taken over Howard Stern's SiriusXM channel 101.
Howard Stern is downsizing to just one new show a week.
Andy and Howard confirmed the news in a playful new video on Tuesday morning.
Andy said, 'Last year we pranked the world. We made everybody think that I was taking over Howard 100.'
Howard said, 'And Andy has been gracious enough to take over 101. And I have one request: Please continue the tradition of doing a lot of gay antics.'
The video was filmed last week at John Mayer's SiriusXM concert in the Hamptons.
Howard's SiriusXM setup previously consisted of Howard 100 and Howard 101, the latter for archival clips.
A source told The Sun that Howard was annoyed after noticing a framed photo of Andy behind a SiriusXM exec's desk during a video call.
Another source claimed Howard was bitter that SiriusXM regularly promotes Andy's interviews over his own.
Howard's staff has undergone two rounds of major layoffs in the past year.
The staff reductions began in February, shortly after he signed a three-year contract extension.
Around 40 positions were eliminated in February, followed by roughly 16 more during the summer round.
The new season kicks off on September 14, with one new episode a week every Monday and a HBO Max video version every Thursday.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAndy Cohen is taking over Howard Stern's SiriusXM channel 101.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern is downsizing to just one new show per week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimAndy Cohen and Howard Stern confirmed the channel takeover in a video on Tuesday morning.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC, Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern said, 'Andy has been gracious enough to take over 101. And I have one request: Please continue the tradition of doing a lot of gay antics.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC, Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimAndy Cohen said, 'Last year we pranked the world. We made everybody think that I was taking over Howard 100.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC, Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern said he is not giving up Channel 100.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimAndy Cohen's previous SiriusXM channel 102 will go to Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe video was filmed last week at John Mayer's SiriusXM concert in the Hamptons.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern's SiriusXM setup previously consisted of Howard 100 and Howard 101, the latter for archival clips.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimA source told The Sun that Howard Stern was annoyed after noticing a framed photo of Andy Cohen behind a SiriusXM executive's desk during a video call.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimAnother source claimed Howard Stern was bitter that SiriusXM regularly promotes Andy Cohen's interviews over his own.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern's staff has undergone two rounds of major layoffs in the past year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimThe staff reductions began in February, shortly after Howard Stern signed a three-year contract extension.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimAround 40 positions were eliminated in February, followed by roughly 16 more during the summer round.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimThe new season kicks off on September 14, with one new episode a week every Monday and a HBO Max video version every Thursday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern signed a contract in December 2025 for three more years with SiriusXM.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern's ex-assistant filed a lawsuit against him, which has since been dismissed.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimHoward Stern fired a slew of staffers in July.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Page Six as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Page Six, The Sun 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01