Entertainment · October 19, 2026
Jon Stewart Extends His ‘Daily Show’ Run Through 2028
Jon Stewart has signed a contract extension to continue his role at The Daily Show through December 2028. Under the new agreement, Stewart will maintain his schedule of hosting on Monday nights while serving as an executive producer for the entire week. The extension ensures his presence through the 2028 presidential election cycle. The decision follows a period of ratings growth and high social media engagement for the franchise, which currently utilizes a rotating cast of correspondents to host the Tuesday through Thursday broadcasts.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jon Stewart extended his contract as host and executive producer through 2028.
- Stewart will continue to host specifically on Monday nights.
- The hosting lineup for Tuesday through Thursday includes Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic.
- The extension keeps Stewart on the show through the 2028 presidential election.
- The Daily Show recently experienced its highest third-quarter ratings since 2018.
Reported by only some outlets
- The program reached 1.9 billion views across social media channels in 2026.
- The Daily Show won two Emmys this year.
- Stewart's previous one-year extension was signed in November 2025 and was set to expire at the end of 2026.
- Stewart hosts a companion podcast called The Weekly Show.
- The announcement coincides with Paramount transitioning to Skydance ownership.
Confirmed
- Jon Stewart signed a two-year extension through 2028.
- Stewart hosts on Mondays and executive produces daily.
- The Daily Show uses a rotating host model for Tuesday-Thursday.
- Ratings hit a six-year high for the third quarter.
Reported
- The show garnered 1.9 billion social media views in 2026. (New York Post)
- Skydance is considering how to handle other provocative hosts like John Oliver. (IndieWire)
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