On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart renewed his contract to host Comedy Central’s late-night show until 2026 and gave a special shoutout to his fans.
“There’s a lot of news to discuss, including apparently what I read today: ‘The Daily Show’ is coming back for another year,” Stewart joked at the beginning of Monday night’s episode, to thunderous applause. “We have one more year. It’s our 30th year back on the air. And like most 30-year-olds, we’re still thinking about going to law school.”
He continued, “But listen, we want to thank you all. We never take for granted how much your support means to us to have the opportunity to continue to make the best show we can make for you. So we really appreciate it. Thank you.”
Paramount and CBS announced Monday that Stewart will remain host and executive producer of “The Daily Show” until December 2026. He will continue to helm the show every Monday, while the rest of the show’s cast will host Tuesdays through Thursdays as usual.
“Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created, and his return is a continued commitment to the sharp comedy and sharp commentary that define ‘The Daily Show,'” Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement. “This renewal is a win for our viewers, Comedy Central and all of our programming partners. We’re proud to support John and his exceptional reporting team.”
Stewart’s renewal comes as late-night programming is at an industry low. In July, CBS announced plans to cancel “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert after the next television season, calling it a “financial decision.” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” also came under fire in September. ABC, along with two of the country’s biggest TV station owners, pulled the show after the host made on-air comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Watch the full monologue below.
