Jon Stewart has signed a new contract extending his role as host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” through the 2028 presidential election. The agreement, announced by Skydance Television, the parent company of Comedy Central, ensures Stewart will continue to appear on the weekly Monday night episode of the satirical news program.
Under the renewed deal, Stewart will maintain his once-per-week hosting duties while also overseeing production as executive producer. The news comes as part of Comedy Central’s efforts to retain key talent amid shifting viewership patterns in the late-night television landscape. “The Daily Show” remains one of the network’s flagship programs alongside long-running series like “South Park,” making Stewart’s continued involvement critical to its ongoing appeal.
George Cheeks, co-chair and chief content officer of Skydance Television, called Stewart a “generational talent” and praised the show’s influence on television and public discourse. “We are excited to continue our partnership with Jon and his award-winning news team,” Cheeks said in a statement.
“The Daily Show” airs new episodes Tuesdays through Thursdays hosted by regular contributors Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic, while Stewart anchors Monday night. Stewart originally took over as host in 1999, transforming the program into a widely recognized platform blending news and comedy. He left the show in 2015, having become one of television’s highest-paid performers.
Following his departure, Stewart signed a production deal with HBO and hosted the Apple TV+ series “The Problem with Jon Stewart” before returning to Comedy Central in 2024. He initially signed a one-year contract to resume hosting duties on Monday nights, which was due to expire at the end of 2027.
Despite challenges facing late-night television as younger audiences increasingly turn to streaming services, “The Daily Show” has maintained strong ratings. Nielsen data showed the program reached an eight-year high in viewership during the third quarter of 2026. Additionally, Comedy Central reported that the show amassed 1.6 billion views across social media platforms throughout 2026. The extended deal aims to capitalize on Stewart’s continued popularity and the program’s enduring relevance ahead of the upcoming presidential election cycle.