Nov. 4 (UPI) — Late-night host Jon Stewart has renewed his contract with Paramount and CBS to host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday through December 2026.
Monday’s announcement comes four months after the network canceled Stephen Colbert’s show, and ends speculation about Stewart’s future with the network after Paramount’s merger with Skydance.
“Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary that define The Daily Show,” Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement.
“The renewal is a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners,” Pearce added.
Stewart, 62, who has not commented on the contract, has been critical over Paramount’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next May, as well as the company’s $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over last year’s 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
CBS said ending Colbert’s show was “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.” The network plans to retire The Late Show franchise.
In September, ABC briefly suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live over Kimmel’s comments following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension ignited free speech protests and criticism from Stewart.
Stewart, who is a frequent critic of Trump, hosted The Daily Show from 1998 to 2015 and returned in 2024 as a part-time host. His contract renewal means he will be on the air during next year’s midterm elections.
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