Jon Stewart Extends His Hosting Role on 'The Daily Show' Through December 2028

Comedy Central announced Monday that Jon Stewart will continue hosting The Daily Show on Mondays through December 2028, extending his tenure through the next presidential election. The 63-year-old comedian, who also serves as the show's executive producer, has hosted since returning over two years ago, and his contract had been set to end at the close of 2026 after a one-year renewal. A rotating group of comics and TV personalities hosts the show's other nights. The show airs weeknights at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central, with episodes available the next day on Paramount+.

Alternative and independent outlets, including The Hill and Variety, lead with the extension itself and its timeline through the next White House race, noting Stewart's age, his executive producer role and the earlier 2026 contract end. Left-leaning outlets differ in emphasis: The New York Times leads with the ratings surge since his return, while The Washington Post focuses on the contract with Skydance-owned Paramount and names the show's other hosts. The New York Post, on the right, frames the story as a major Comedy Central announcement and centers on the show's broadcast schedule and streaming availability. All sides agree on the core fact that Stewart will stay through December 2028.