Jon Stewart to Remain ‘Daily Show’ Host Through 2028
Jon Stewart will continue to lead “The Daily Show” through 2028. The host has extended his contract with the Comedy Central series for another two years and will continue to man the desk through the next presidential election. Stewart’s contract was set to end at the end of 2026 after signing a one-year renewal in […]
Jon Stewart, the legendary host of The Daily Show, has been re-signed by Skydance for another two years, ensuring his presence on the show through Indecision 2028. The Daily Show has benefitted greatly from Stewart's leadership, as he helped turn around the popular series after the departure of Trevor Noah. Despite the dangers of political humor in late-night comedy, Skydance is satisfied with the impact Stewart, along with his team of award-winning correspondents, has had on the show.
George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV, expressed excitement about continuing their partnership with Stewart and his team. Since Stewart's return, The Daily Show has adopted a rotating hosting system, with Stewart hosting on Mondays and senior correspondents Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Jordan Klepper, and Josh Johnson taking turns on the rest of the week.
This approach brings fresh perspectives to the show, offering different voices to critique the behavior of the U.S. government. Stewart will return to host tonight at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central.
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