Late-night host Jon Stewart has renewed his contract with Paramount and CBS to host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday through December 2026.

Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement: “Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary that define ‘The Daily Show.’ The renewal is a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners.”

Stewart, 62, who has not commented on the contract extension, has been critical over Paramount’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which wraps up next May.

Stewart first hosted The Daily Show from 1998 to 2015 and returned in 2024 as a part-time host.

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