Jon Stewart to Remain ‘Daily Show’ Host Through 2028
Jon Stewart will continue to lead “The Daily Show” through 2028.
Variety reports: Jon Stewart will continue to lead “The Daily Show” through 2028.
The host has extended his contract with the Comedy Central series for another two years and will continue to man the desk through the next presidential election. Stewart’s contract was set to end at the end of 2026 after signing a one-year renewal in.
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