Jon Stewart has signed a Daily Show deal that keeps him as one of the program’s hosts and executive producers through 2028, according to Deadline. The two-year agreement puts the comedian in place for another general election, which matters for a political comedy show.

For longtime viewers, the headline is simple: Stewart is staying put. Stewart’s previous agreement was signed in November 2025 and ran through the end of this year. The new term covers the years that follow, and Deadline frames the renewal as a statement from Skydance about where the show is headed.

Deadline also ties the announcement to a wider worry. Critics had concerns that David Ellison and his company might cancel the political comedy show, much as CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert before Skydance took control of Paramount last year. According to the report, the renewal should quiet those concerns.

Deadline notes that the term keeps Stewart in position for another general election. The report does not explain how the show plans to approach that election, so any programming details beyond the renewal itself would be guesswork.

Who hosts The Daily Show the rest of the week?

Stewart will keep hosting on Monday nights. The remaining nights will feature a rotating cast that includes Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic. That split keeps the weekly format intact, with Stewart anchoring one night and a changing group of regulars filling the others.

Stewart also remains active behind the scenes. He exec produces the long-running show alongside showrunner Jen Flanz and his manager, James Dixon. That production team is a reminder that his role extends well past the desk.

“Jon Stewart is a generational talent and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television,” said George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer, Skydance TV.

In the same announcement, Cheeks said the company is excited to keep working with Stewart and the award-winning news team that makes the show. His comments frame the renewal as a continuation of an existing partnership rather than a fresh start.

Deadline describes the deal as the first major late-night announcement from Skydance since the company completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. That period also saw George Cheeks take on the title of Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer at Skydance TV, a role he holds while overseeing the partnership.

Stewart is also once again under the same corporate umbrella as John Oliver, his former colleague. Oliver signed a one-year deal that runs through the end of 2027, which means his contract ends a year before Stewart’s new term does.

Beyond the length of the term and the lineup for each night, Deadline’s report does not spell out other terms of the agreement. Readers who want more should watch for official updates from the network or the company.

For now, the core facts are clear. Stewart stays on Monday nights, the rest of the week belongs to a rotating team, and the commitment runs through 2028.

Quick answers

How long is Jon Stewart’s new Daily Show deal?
According to Deadline, the new deal runs two years and keeps Stewart as a host and executive producer through 2028.

Which nights does Jon Stewart host The Daily Show?
Stewart will continue hosting on Monday nights, while the remaining nights feature a rotating cast.

Who is in the rotating cast of The Daily Show?
The rotating cast named in the report includes Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic.

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Source: Deadline