Overview
- Paramount announced Stewart will continue hosting Monday nights through December 2026 and remain an executive producer.
- The Daily Show’s news team will keep leading Tuesday–Thursday episodes, with Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic, plus correspondents Troy Iwata and Grace Kuhlenschmidt.
- The renewal follows strong performance, including the show’s highest quarterly rating since 2021, its biggest share since 2015, and multiple Emmy wins.
- The decision settles speculation about Stewart’s future after Skydance’s takeover of Paramount and CBS’s decision to end Stephen Colbert’s Late Show in 2026.
- Stewart’s continued role ensures a prominent satirical voice on Comedy Central through the 2026 midterm cycle during a volatile period for late-night TV.