Jon Stewart Returns to “The Daily Show” as Monday Host

Comedian Jon Stewart is making a comeback on “The Daily Show,” but this time as the host for Mondays only. Stewart previously hosted the Comedy Central talk show from 1999 to 2015, before passing the torch to Trevor Noah. Since Noah’s departure in late 2022, the show has had a rotating cast of guest hosts, but no permanent replacement.

Starting on February 12, Stewart will take over as the host of “The Daily Show” on Mondays and will continue at least until the 2024 election cycle. The rest of the week will feature different regulars from the show.

The decision to bring back Stewart comes as Paramount, Comedy Central’s owner, aims to keep the popular series running, especially during an election year. Stewart’s political commentary has been well-received in the past and is expected to thrive during this time.

In recent years, late-night TV has faced economic challenges as advertisers shift away from traditional linear platforms. Audiences have also turned to streaming services and platforms like YouTube to watch these shows online.

Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios, expressed his excitement about Stewart’s return, stating, “Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation, and we are honored to have him back on Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ to help us make sense of the current state of the country during the election season. His brilliant wit and ability to cut through empty rhetoric will provide much-needed clarity.”

Since leaving “The Daily Show” in 2015, Stewart has been involved in various projects, including serving as the executive producer of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and hosting his own show on Apple’s streaming service, which was recently canceled.

Aside from his career in entertainment, Stewart is also known for his philanthropy work and advocacy for health-care benefits for veterans and 9/11 first responders.

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