Jon Stewart, who brought a ratings boost to “The Daily Show” when he returned to host once a week in 2024, has agreed to a new deal to remain with the show through 2026.

USA Today reports Stewart, 62, also will serve as an executive producer.

“Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary that define ‘The Daily Show,’” Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement, according to NBC News .

“The renewal is a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners,” Pearce said. “We’re proud to support Jon and the extraordinary news team.”

Stewart will continue to host the show on Mondays, while correspondents will rotate hosting duties Tuesdays through Thursdays, CNN repor

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