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Jon Stewart Asserts Daily Show’s Value as Skydance Merger Nears Approval

Receiving no outreach from Skydance after condemning Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Trump, Stewart pointed to his show’s record-breaking ratings plus a dozen Emmy nominations.

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Overview

  • Jon Stewart says he has received no communication from David Ellison or other Skydance executives about The Daily Show’s future.
  • He dismissed fears of cancellation by noting he has been “kicked out of shittier establishments” and expects to “land on our feet.”
  • Stewart labeled Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Trump “shameful” and “illegal” and remains outspoken about its implications for journalistic integrity.
  • The Daily Show has delivered strong ratings this season and secured a record 12 Emmy nominations, up from seven last year.
  • Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount remains pending FCC approval, leaving Comedy Central’s flagship programs in limbo.