Jon Stewart to host The Daily Show through December 2026

Jon Stewart has signed a new agreement to continue hosting and executive producing Comedy Central’s The Daily Show through December 2026, the network announced Monday, securing his once-weekly return as the program’s Monday anchor and extending his role with the series he helped popularize. The deal brings continuity to the longrunning late-night program as it heads into the 2026 election year.

Under the agreement Stewart will appear on camera each Monday while members of The Daily Show news team will rotate hosting duties the rest of the week. That ensemble currently includes Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata and Grace Kuhlenschmidt. Stewart will remain listed as an executive producer alongside showrunner Jen Flanz and his longtime manager James Dixon.

Comedy Central’s head, Ari Pearce, said Stewart’s return reinforces the program’s mix of comedy and commentary, calling the renewal a win for audiences and the network’s programming partners. Stewart had signaled his intent to stay during an appearance at the New Yorker Festival in October, telling interviewer David Remnick, "We’re working on staying."