United Kingdom, Sept. 2 -- Howard Stern has delayed his expected comeback to The Howard Stern Show by a week.

Amid growing speculation over his future with SiriusXM, the 71-year-old had been due to return from summer break on Tuesday (02.09.25) to the station.

But his programme's official social media accounts told listeners: "Howard Stern will now speak Monday, September 8. stay tuned."

A source confirmed to Page Six Howard informed staff on Monday (01.09.25) he would not be returning as planned because of a family emergency.

The announcement follows weeks of reports suggesting Howard's $500 million contract with SiriusXM is in jeopardy as its expiration approaches this autumn.

It comes after a source told The U.S. Sun in August: "S...