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ABC nearly hired Jon Stewart for the late-night show in 2003, but ultimately chose Jimmy Kimmel due to cost considerations, with Stewart remaining on good terms with Kimmel despite the missed opportunity.
NBC reverses its decision to hire former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor after facing on-air backlash from its own employees and prominent personalities. The network's chairman, Cesar Conde, acknowledged the concerns and apologized for the hiring, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive newsroom. The backlash reflects the challenges faced by television networks in hiring pundits with pro-Trump perspectives without alienating their audience and employees. NBC remains committed to ideological diversity but will redouble efforts to seek voices representing different parts of the political spectrum.