Are Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub breaking up?

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Fred Toucher recently signed a multiyear contract extension. Longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb has not.

By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe

October 25, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Toucher and Rich, which became one of the most successful Boston radio programs of any genre since 98.5 The Sports Hubs launched in 2009, has reached a crossroads that could lead to the end of the show.

Co-host Fred Toucher recently signed a multiyear contract extension. Longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb has not. On Wednesday, Shertenlieb piqued curiosity by changing the handle on the @ToucherandRich Twitter/X account that he has long operated to his own name, with the handle @heyrichhey.

An announcement on Toucher’s extension and perhaps the status of the show is expected Wednesday night or Thursday morning.