Comedian Jon Stewart is returning to “The Daily Show,” the longtime Comedy Central satire program that made him a household name.
Stewart, who stepped down as the anchor of the show after 16 years in 2015, will host each Monday night through the 2024 election and also serve as an executive producer, the network announced on Wednesday.
His return comes as the 2024 race appears to be heading towards an almost assured rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. The left-leaning Stewart turned the “fake news” show into a cultural institution during the George W. Bush years, and many of the show’s “correspondents” have gone onto become stars in their own right, such as Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Steve Carell.
“The Daily Show” under Stewart was also credited with launching a rise of similar satirical media shows.
Trevor Noah took over for Stewart in 2015 and hosted until 2022, although the show never achieved the same influence it did under his predecessor. It has featured a rotating stable of hosts since Noah’s exit.
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