Plus, other big stars at Sirius have caught Howard’s ire
HOWARD Stern can’t stand Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, as the beloved podcaster is now SiriusXM’s biggest star, sources have told The U.S. Sun.
According to one insider, Stern’s hostility toward the 30-year-old podcasting sensation runs so deep, SiriusXM execs make sure the two don’t cross paths when she’s in New York.
“She’s the one that bugs him,” the insider explained.
“She gets hundreds of millions of hits, she has this mega $125 million deal, and he hates that this young bubbly woman is the big new thing.
“That’s who they have to keep Howard away from when she comes to New York.”
L.A.-based Alex left her previous home on Spotify and signed the massive deal with SiriusXM last year.
The source claimed talented podcasters like Cooper are leaving old-school radio personalities like Stern, 71, in the dust.
“It’s completely turned Howard’s world upside down. He’s been in radio 40 years, and this change has really shocked everyone.
“Alex and Joe Rogan, these massive podcasters, have traditional radio guys stunned.”
The insider added of Cooper, “she’s female, she’s the next generation.
“That’s the future. iHeartRadio is desperately trying to find someone like that.”
Meanwhile, a second source also touched on rumors that Stern is taking issue with his fellow SiriusXM superstar, Bravo’s Andy Cohen.
“Andy’s interviews are regularly promoted by Sirius, while you just don’t hear much about Howard’s interviews these days.”
The first insider also added that Howard, who for the most part has been taping from home since Covid, has his own wing at SiriusXM in New York City.
“Once you’re inside Sirius, you need a special access card to get to where Howard tapes. It’s his very own wing, and he barely uses it.”
SHOW OVER?
Sources claimed to The U.S. Sun on Tuesday that Stern’s SiriusXM show is set to be canceled, as it is unlikely they’ll meet his financial demands when his current five-year contract ends this fall.
An insider disclosed: “Stern’s contract is up in the fall, and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don’t intend for him to take it.
“Sirius and Stern are never going to agree on the money he is going to want. It’s no longer worth the investment.”
The source also mentioned that SiriusXM is expected to negotiate a deal to retain Stern’s extensive show library, stating: “But as far as him coming back to doing the show, there’s no way they can keep paying his salary.”
Referencing broader financial challenges in the media industry, the insider added, “After you saw what happened with Stephen Colbert, it’s like they just can’t afford to keep him going.”
Neither SiriusXM nor Stern responded to The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.
Source: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/14931753/howard-stern-cant-stand-alex-cooper-call-her-daddy/