Year Deal To Remain ‘The Daily Show’ Host
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jon Stewart has signed a new deal to remain a host and executive producer of The Daily Show on Comedy Central through 2028, extending his tenure by two years.
- This renewal ensures Stewart's presence on the show for another general election and addresses concerns about potential cancellation under Skydance's ownership.
- The announcement is the first major late-night development for Skydance since acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, with George Cheeks now serving as Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV.
- Stewart will continue hosting Monday nights, while other hosts like Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson will cover the rest of the week; he co-executes the show with Jen Flanz and James Dixon.
- Stewart and fellow comedian John Oliver are now both under the Skydance umbrella, with Oliver having signed a deal through the end of 2027.
