Howard Stern’s Titanic Ego: Backstage Diva Demands & Younger Rival
Howard Stern, the infamous radio host based in New York, has been making headlines with his diva demands and icy behavior towards his younger rival, Alex Cooper, who is based in Los Angeles. Stern’s ego seems to be as big as the Titanic, with reports claiming that he avoids Cooper whenever she visits SiriusXM’s New York offices.
According to an insider, Stern is quickly escorted in and out of the office by his security team, without any interaction with other talent. His security team treats him like he’s of presidential status, painting a picture of a man who is isolated and untouchable.
Since his criticism of now-President Donald Trump in September 2024, Stern’s program has been on a downward spiral. His audience figures, which once peaked at 20 million daily listeners, reportedly dropped to as low as 125,000. This decline has shaken the staff at SiriusXM, with many worried about their financial future.
An insider revealed, “The Sirius staff will follow the money. These are people who are worried about paying rent, paying for their family, so they would leave in half a second if they were offered a job with Alex.” Former Stern staffer Steven Grillo supported this view, stating that Stern’s employees are loyal but not well-compensated enough to thrive.
It seems that Stern’s ego and downfall have created a rift in the radio world, with younger talents like Alex Cooper poised to take over. Only time will tell if Stern can bounce back from his current struggles and regain his former glory.
