Comedian will host show he previously helmed for 16 years every Monday starting 12 February and serve as executive producer

Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show, the groundbreaking comedy news program he had previously helmed for 16 years.

The homecoming, announced by Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios on Wednesday, comes after the production’s yearlong search for a replacement for host Trevor Noah – and just in time for the 2024 presidential election to heat up in earnest.

The plan is for Stewart to host every Monday, beginning on 12 February. He will also serve as an executive producer for the show, which will have a rotating lineup of comedians during the rest of the week.

  • IvanOverdrive@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    Desi Lydic seemed to be the most comfortable in that host chair. But I’d be perfectly happy with Klepper. Hard no from me on Ronnie Chang though. He’s an alright in small doses kinda guy.

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      9 months ago

      I had to look up their names, yeah, Desi. I’d rank them as Klepper, Michael Kosta, then Desi as far as hosting. Ronny Chieng needs more air time, though.

      Also, if Al Franken and Samantha Bee are interested - I’d love to see more of them. Honestly, the show needs to expand its cinematic universe and maybe have several spinoffs and give all of these talents more time.