Howard Stern vs. Andy Cohen: Who has the bigger net worth? 

Howard Stern and Andy Cohen have been making headlines this week after the former quipped that Cohen had taken over his slot at SiriusXM. Stern and Cohen pulled off the prank on their regular listeners following rumors that suggested Stern would not renew his contract with Sirius XM.

On Monday, September 8, Stern came on air, addressing reports of The Howard Stern Show being cancelled. The host did not hint at his contract renewal, but claimed he has been talking with SiriusXM about the future.

"I’m very happy at Sirius. Here’s the truth: SiriusXM and my team have been talking about how we go forward in the future. They’ve approached me, they’ve sat down with me like they normally do, and they’re fantastic. We’ve been talking," Stern said.

Before Stern came on air on Monday's episode, Andy Cohen came on stage to pull off the prank on the audience. Cohen claimed that the channel would be called "Andy 100" from then onwards, hinting that he would be taking over Stern's place. He said:

"I know you’re expecting a big announcement from Howard, and this is not how things were meant to go. This was supposed to be a cleaner handoff. I’m kind of winging it. I can’t possibly fill his void."

However, Howard Stern came on stage right after to break the prank, and thanked Andy Cohen for agreeing to go forward with it. Both Cohen and Stern are popular TV show hosts and boast high net worths. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Howard Stern has a higher net worth than Andy Cohen. Stern holds a reported net worth of $650 million, while Cohen has a net worth of $50 million.

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Howard Stern and Andy Cohen's net worths explored

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Howard Stern is a popular name in the US television and radio world. His rise came after he joined the Washington DC station WNBC early in his career and became well-known for his rowdy, signature style of delivery.

Between 1986 and 2005, he ran his eponymous show on the radio. He signed a reported $500 million deal for five years with Sirius Satellite Radio (before it became SiriusXM) in 2004. Since he joined SiriusXM, Stern's show has grossed a reported $1 billion on the channel alone and is one of the most-watched shows in the United States. Howard Stern's latest renewal in contract with the channel came in December 2020, when he signed a five-year deal earning $120 million a year.

Stern's current contract is valid until 2025, and there are no reports of a renewal yet. However, Sirius XM CEO Jennifer Witz addressed the matter at an investment conference and said:

"I think he’s been core to our platform for over 20 years, so I’m confident we’ll get to the right place."

The Howard Stern Show is well-known for hosting multiple interviews of prominent personalities, including celebrities, sportspersons, comedians, and musicians. Further, the popular host is also a best-selling author and has hosted multiple pay-per-view programs, accumulating his massive net worth.

Meanwhile, Andy Cohen is also one of the most prominent TV show hosts and executives in the United States. He is best known for hosting and producing his titular show, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, which has been running successfully since 2009. Moreover, Cohen also serves as the creator and executive producer of multiple reality TV programmes, including The Real Housewives franchise, Project Runway, and Queer Eye.

Much like Stern, Andy Cohen is also a best-selling author. Before pivoting into fame on television, he also worked in the media industry, including 10 years with CBS News. Moreover, he has served as the host of various TV shows and talk shows in the past and is also known to be a firm advocate of LGBTQ+ rights.