Jon Stewart is set to make a return to The Daily Show after a nine-year hiatus, as part of the US election campaign. The former host will be taking over the late-night slot on Comedy Central one night a week, starting from February until November’s election.
Stewart, who previously hosted the show for 16 years, will also serve as an executive producer and continue to oversee the show into 2025. His return has been met with enthusiasm from fans, with expectations of a significant boost to the show’s viewership during the presidential campaign period.
Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios, expressed his excitement about Stewart’s return, describing him as ‘the voice of our generation’ and highlighting the relevance of his perspective in the current political climate.
During his previous tenure, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart received widespread acclaim, winning the Emmy Award for best variety series for 10 consecutive years from 2003. Following his departure, Stewart hosted The Problem With Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ and served as an executive producer for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Upon Stewart’s return, the show will continue to be hosted by correspondents Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta, and Ronny Chieng for the rest of the week. The announcement of Stewart’s comeback has generated significant anticipation and is expected to reignite interest in the long-running talk show.
