Jon Stewart has signed a two-year deal to keep hosting “The Daily Show” through the end of 2028, putting him back behind the desk for another presidential election cycle, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Skydance Television announced the agreement Monday. It extends a one-year contract that was set to run out at the end of 2026.
Nothing about Stewart’s role changes under the new terms. He’ll keep hosting the Monday episodes and stay on as an executive producer for the full week. His last contract was a one-year renewal that came together in November 2025, according to Deadline, which makes this his longest commitment since returning to the show.
Stewart’s Monday Desk Is Locked In Through 2028
Stewart came back to “The Daily Show” in February 2024, nearly a decade after leaving the host chair he held from 1999 to 2015. Trevor Noah took over in between and stepped down in 2022. Deadline noted the new deal sets Stewart up to cover another general election from the anchor desk.
George Cheeks, co-chair and chief content officer of Skydance TV, praised the arrangement in a statement. “Jon Stewart is a generational talent, and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central,” Cheeks said. “We are excited to continue our partnership with Jon and his award-winning news team.”
What It Means for 2028 Election Coverage
With this Jon Stewart “Daily Show” deal in place, the franchise’s most recognizable face will be anchoring when the next presidential race hits its final stretch. His Monday-only schedule leaves Tuesday through Thursday to the show’s news team, with Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic rotating as hosts and Troy Iwata and Grace Kuhlenschmidt continuing as correspondents.
The show heads into the extension on solid footing. Citing Nielsen figures, Skydance said “The Daily Show” drew just over 1 million viewers in the third quarter of 2026, the show’s best third quarter in eight years. The company also credits the show’s social channels with 1.9 billion views so far this year, enough to make it the most-viewed cable program on social media in 2026. The series added two Emmy wins in September.
The Team Behind the Show
Jen Flanz stays on as showrunner. She shares executive producer credits with Stewart and James “Baby Doll” Dixon, Stewart’s longtime manager. Away from the show, Stewart also hosts the podcast “The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart,” giving him multiple platforms heading into the 2028 cycle.
Counting from his 1999 debut, Stewart’s history with the program now stretches back 27 years, and the new deal carries it to the edge of three decades.
What’s Next for Stewart
For now, the deal leaves Stewart’s schedule as is, with his Monday appearances continuing alongside the rotating lineup. No plans beyond the December 2028 end date have been announced.
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