Jon Stewart to stay at ‘The Daily Show’ through the 2028 election

Ratings have surged since Jon Stewart returned over two years ago to host the show on Monday nights

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Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:21 am

John Koblin | The New York Times

Jon Stewart is staying with “The Daily Show” through the next presidential election.

Comedy Central announced on Monday that Mr. Stewart signed a new deal that will keep him as host of the late-night show for one day a week through December 2028.

In February 2024, after a nine-year absence, Mr. Stewart returned to hosting “The Daily Show,” but only on Mondays. Since then, ratings for the show have surged, particularly on his night. New episodes of “The Daily Show” are averaging more than a million viewers, the show’s best performance since 2019.

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Jon Stewart to stay at ‘The Daily Show’ through the 2028 election

Ratings have surged since Jon Stewart returned over two years ago to host the show on Monday nights

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