Jon Stewart has reportedly struck a deal that will keep him with The Daily Show through 2025. Stewart will remain the host of the show Monday nights with a cast of recurring hosts sitting behind the desk throughout the week, including Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic.
“Jon’s incisive intellect and sharp wit make him one of the most important voices in political and cultural commentary today,” Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy said.
“His ability to cut through the noise and deliver clear-eyed insights is exactly what we need which is why we are thrilled to have him leading The Daily Show for another year.”
Stewart’s announcement comes less than ten days before Election Day. On Tuesday, November 5, he is set to host a one-hour special, “bringing viewers up-to-the-minute results from the seven swing states that actually matter – with analysis, commentary, interviews, and tips on surviving the post-election breakdown of society.”
Stewart hosted The Daily Show for 16 years before leaving in August 2015, but returned in February after a brief stint at Apple TV+. According to the Emmy Award Winner, he wanted to “have some kind of place to unload thoughts as we get into this election season.” Since he returned to The Daily Show, ratings have nearly doubled those of the final quarter of 2023. Most recently, the show won Outstanding Variety Talk Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
