Jon Stewart is spending a few more days at The Daily Show.
The popular host of the Comedy Central program has extended his time as executive producer and part-time anchor, signing on to stay until at least December 2025.
“I’ve truly enjoyed being back working with the incredible team at The Daily Show and Comedy Central,” Stewart said in a statement. “I was really hoping they’d allow me to do every other Monday, but I’ll just have to suck it up.”
Stewart returned to the show that made him a pop-culture force in January. That was his first appearance since he left in 2015, following a 16-year run as the face of the show. The move has helped revive ratings, which had been sliding since the departure of Trevor Noah last year.
The extension ensures that Stewart’s sharp-tongued look at the state of American politics (and other fields) will continue through the first part of whatever the next presidential administration is. Stewart has already won an Emmy in the Outstanding Talk Series category since his return to The Daily Show.
“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,” said Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy in a statement.
Prior to returning to The Daily Show, Stewart hosted The Problem With Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. That relationship came to an abrupt end last October. Earlier this year, Stewart said he had hoped to host Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Lina Khan on that show, but “Apple asked us not to do it.” Stewart said Apple also refused to let him discuss artificial intelligence.
