Beth Stern: 'I want Howard to retire'

Howard Stern's wife Beth has said that she wants the radio host to retire at the end of the year.

The model told OK on Wednesday that she is urging her husband to step away from his talkshow once his contract with Sirius XM expires in January.

"I don't want him to [return to radio], that's the reason [why he may retire]. I want him home with me 24/7," she said. "I don't want him to work, I love when he's with me. I'm the bad guy here."

When asked whether Howard would be happy leaving radio forever, Beth replied: "Of course, if he's at home with me."

It was previously reported that Howard will likely leave his satellite radio show at the end of his current contract.