The future of The Daily Show and Jon Stewart’s return just got murkier thanks to a puzzling statement from Comedy Central’s new boss. The Daily Show launched in 1996 and became iconic under Stewart’s leadership from 1999 to 2015. Known for political satire, sharp humor, and cultural impact, it shaped late-night TV and inspired shows like Last Week Tonight and The Colbert Report .

With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ending in 2026, fans are speculating if The Daily Show , which saw Jon Stewart return in 2024 , could be next. As Comedy Central faces leadership changes and CBS shifts its late-night strategy, questions grow about the future of political satire, network comedy, and long-running franchises in the ever-changing world of network TV.

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