Howard Stern 's cringeworthy prank on listeners , which he played to kick off his new season, has staffers quaking that the end is finally near for his longtime SiriusXM satellite radio show, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Fans were stunned when Andy Cohen opened the program and, for the first hour, seemed to be hinting that he was taking over for Stern, 71. The shock jock then came on to deny he'd been canned despite reports his megabucks contract isn't being renewed . Article continues below advertisement

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The prank did little to restore faith among Stern's longtime staff that he will be around much longer .

"People are panicking. Many employees who work there have a family to take care of, have ki

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