Jon Stewart Returns to 'The Daily Show' Amid Changing Media Landscape

Stewart's comeback follows a decadelong hiatus and a controversy involving Hasan Minhaj, raising questions about the show's future success.

Jon Stewart is returning to host 'The Daily Show' on a limited basis, starting Feb. 12, appearing only on Mondays and only through the election season.
Stewart's return comes after an almost decadelong hiatus, raising questions about whether he can maintain his large and loyal following and adapt to the changes in the nation's mediascape, culture, and politics.
Before Stewart's return was announced, Hasan Minhaj was reportedly set to take over 'The Daily Show' after Trevor Noah's departure, but lost the gig following allegations that he exaggerated and lied about some of his autobiographical stories told in his comedy.
Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' is seen as a risky move for Comedy Central, as the media landscape and audience demographics have significantly changed since his departure.
Despite the challenges, Stewart's return is seen by some as a potential boon for engaging younger viewers with news, particularly political news, in a comedic format.