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Explosive Fallout: Michelle Beadle's Shocking Exit from SiriusXM Amidst Stephen A. Smith Controversy

2025-06-06

Author: Ying

In a dramatic turn of events, Michelle Beadle's tenure at SiriusXM has come to an unexpected end. On Thursday, the network officially bid farewell to Beadle and her co-host Cody Decker from the "Beadle and Decker" radio show, a decision that rocked the sports broadcasting world.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Beadle expressed her gratitude to loyal callers, stating, "Truly. You don’t usually get such love on your way out. Security usually walks ya to the door. You guys rule!" This heartfelt message set the stage for what would be a tumultuous final broadcast.

The decision to oust Beadle came swiftly on the heels of SiriusXM's announcement to replace her show with a new program hosted by ESPN titan Stephen A. Smith. Beadle, feeling blindsided by the news, made her feelings clear during the show, introducing the segment with a cheeky jab: "Welcome to the ‘Lame Duck and Who Knew?’ show here," as her co-host enthusiastically interjected, "fired!"

Despite maintaining a relatively diplomatic front during her on-air remarks, Beadle didn't hold back during an interview with Front Office Sports, where she laid bare her frustrations. "It’s a reminder: We’re just all pieces of s*** to someone. If you forgot, there it is," she candidly remarked.

As she delved deeper into the heart of the matter, Beadle revealed her longstanding issues with Stephen A. Smith, whom she accused of making offensive comments on air in the past. Reflecting on their tumultuous history, she stated, "I don’t respect his work. He doesn’t like me. This goes back to the Ray Rice stuff... I just don’t respect him. I think he gets things wrong all the time."

With her disdain for Smith evident, Beadle’s departure serves as a notable chapter in the ongoing saga of sports media dynamics. As both talent and fans react to these shifts, one thing is clear: Beadle's exit from SiriusXM, fueled by controversy, is bound to leave a lasting mark.