Michelle Beadle, the host of SiriusXM’s "Beadle and Decker" radio show, has confirmed that her time with the network has come to an end. In a statement on X, she revealed that she and Cody Decker had been let go by SiriusXM.
Transition to Stephen A. Smith
The news comes just days after the network announced plans to replace their show with one hosted by Stephen A. Smith, a longtime ESPN anchor. According to The Athletic, Smith will take over Beadle and Decker’s time slot starting next week.
Beadle’s Response
On Wednesday’s episode of "Beadle and Decker," Beadle addressed the situation directly with her listeners. She mentioned that they were still contractually obligated to appear on their shows despite being replaced by Smith.
Beadle expressed frustration at not being given advance notice of her departure from SiriusXM, stating that she had been informed only after the news became public.
"I was informed yesterday morning around 10:30 am when I got a text from my agent saying ‘Hey Michelle you’re done,’" she said in an interview with The Athletic earlier this week.
She added that she had not received any explanation for why they were being let go or what would happen next.
"We don’t know what we’re doing tomorrow," Beadle said during Wednesday’s episode. "We don’t know if we have jobs tomorrow."
Fan Reactions
The decision to replace Beadle and Decker’s show has sparked controversy among fans, who have expressed disappointment at losing their favorite hosts. Many have taken to social media to show their support for Beadle and Decker, with hashtags such as #JusticeForMichelleAndCodyDecker trending on Twitter.
SiriusXM’s Statement
In response to the backlash, SiriusXM released a statement defending its decision, stating it was part of its normal business process. However, they did not provide further details about why they decided against renewing contracts for Michelle and Cody’s program or whether other shows are also impacted by changes in listener habits or ratings performance.
Looking Ahead
As news spreads about Stephen A. Smith’s new role as host at SiriusXM Sports Nation Radio Channel 83 (formerly Mad Dog Sports Radio), fans are eagerly awaiting his first broadcast date, which is expected sometime next week.
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