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On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart railed against the weekend’s chaotic headlines—from Trump’s Venezuela maneuvers to potential U.S. action in Cuba, Greenland and Iran—quipping “What the f— is happening?” and noting Trump’s calm detachment as footage of him with oil executives aired.
Jon Stewart will continue hosting 'The Daily Show' through December 2026, maintaining his role during a period of upheaval in late-night comedy and changes in media ownership, with the show remaining a key part of Comedy Central's lineup.
Jon Stewart has renewed his contract to host The Daily Show through 2026, ensuring his continued presence on the popular satirical news program.
Jon Stewart has extended his deal to continue as executive producer and part-time host of The Daily Show through 2026, reaffirming his commitment to the show amid ongoing political commentary and changes in late-night television.
Jon Stewart has renewed his role as host and executive producer of 'The Daily Show' on Comedy Central through December 2026, continuing his influential presence in late-night TV amid industry shifts and declining traditional audiences.
Jon Stewart has signed a new one-year deal to continue hosting and executive producing 'The Daily Show' through December 2026, despite recent uncertainties surrounding the show's future following Paramount's cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and Stewart's outspoken stance. The show has been performing well in ratings and has received multiple Emmy nominations.
Jon Stewart expressed his desire to stay at 'The Daily Show' beyond his current contract, emphasized the importance of resisting media pressure, and encouraged fighting for better information and integrity in journalism amid changing media landscapes and political pressures.
Jon Stewart expressed his desire to continue hosting 'The Daily Show' beyond his current contract, which ends in December, indicating he is working on staying with the show amid ongoing changes in the late-night TV landscape.
Jon Stewart has indicated he is working on staying as the host of The Daily Show beyond his current contract, which expires in December, expressing a desire to continue in the role if it’s up to him. He discussed his future plans during the New Yorker Festival and reflected on recent changes in the late-night TV landscape, criticizing corporate decisions and political influences affecting programming.
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.
Jimmy Kimmel believes ABC made a mistake by not hiring Jon Stewart for the late night slot, stating he should have been the choice instead of Kimmel, and recounting how Stewart was almost hired before ABC pivoted to Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel revealed on Ted Danson's podcast that he nearly lost his late-night hosting gig to Jon Stewart in the early 2000s, but ABC chose Kimmel partly because he was cheaper, leading to his long-running show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
Jon Stewart believes he hasn't been targeted by Trump like other late-night hosts because he is no longer on the radar and considers himself less relevant, recalling past online clashes with Trump before he became president.
Jon Stewart addressed the return of Jimmy Kimmel's show and issued a warning about Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies, urging supporters to defend the constitutional republic against Trump's power grabs.
Jon Stewart hosted a satirical, pro-Trump version of 'The Daily Show' in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, mocking government-approved media and free speech restrictions under the current administration, highlighting concerns over media censorship and political bias.