Jon Stewart

Stewart graduated from William & Mary with a psychology degree in 1984 and played on the university’s soccer team. The institution invited him to give its 2004 commencement address, recognizing his subsequent television career.⁠[1]

Stewart succeeded Craig KilbornCraig KilbornCraig Kilborn is an American television host, comedy performer and podcaster who moved from sports broadcasting into late-night television. He was the first host of The Daily Show and later hosted CBS’s The Late Late Show.Open the full entry as host of The Daily Show in January 1999. During his tenure the program developed a distinctive mix of news clips, correspondent segments, interviews and political satire; he also served as executive producer. Trevor NoahTrevor NoahTrevor Noah is a South African comedian, author, host and producer who hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. The author of Born a Crime, he also works through stand-up tours, podcasts, a production company and an education foundation.Open the full entry succeeded him after his 2015 departure.⁠[2][1]

After leaving daily hosting, Stewart continued television production and hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. He also advocated support for 9/11 responders and their families and participated in initiatives for veterans, extending his public work beyond television.⁠[3]

On April 24, 2022, Stewart was honored as the 23rd recipient of the Kennedy CenterKennedy CenterThe Kennedy Center (John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) is the national performing arts center in Washington, D.C., designated by Congress in 1964 as a “living memorial” to President John F. Kennedy and opened in 1971; after Donald Trump became chairman of its board in 2025, moves to rename it and close it for renovation became the subject of litigation.Open the full entry’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. WETA’s ceremony special aired on PBS on June 21, with tributes from numerous performers and hosts who had worked with him.⁠[3]

Stewart returned to The Daily Show in February 2024 as Monday host and executive producer, with other team members rotating on the remaining weekdays. In May 2024, Comedy Central announced The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, extending his news, political and social discussions into a separate podcast.⁠[4][5]

Comedy Central announced on October 19, 2026 that Stewart would continue hosting Mondays through December 2028 and remain an executive producer. Jen FlanzJen FlanzJen Flanz is a television producer who rose from production assistant to executive producer and showrunner of The Daily Show, overseeing its creative work, staff coordination and overall presentation.Open the full entry is showrunner, while Michael KostaMichael KostaMichael Kosta is a comedian, television host and former professional tennis player known as a correspondent and rotating host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. His other work includes a tennis podcast and the memoir Lucky Loser.Open the full entry, Ronny ChiengRonny ChiengRonny Chieng is a Malaysia-born comedian, writer and actor who developed his comedy career in Australia before joining The Daily Show. His work includes Ronny Chieng: International Student, Netflix stand-up specials and Crazy Rich Asians.Open the full entry, Jordan KlepperJordan KlepperJordan Klepper is a comedian, writer and television host known for political-rally field reports on The Daily Show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper and the Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse series.Open the full entry, Desi LydicDesi LydicDesi Lydic is an actor, comedian, and correspondent and rotating host of The Daily Show. Her work includes Awkward, Desi Lydic: Abroad and the digital satire series Desi Lydic Foxsplains.Open the full entry and Josh Johnson (comedian)Josh Johnson (comedian)Josh Johnson is a Louisiana-born stand-up comedian and writer who wrote for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Daily Show before becoming a correspondent and rotating host of The Daily Show.Open the full entry rotate on the other weekdays.⁠[6]

His principal program is The Daily Show on Comedy Central, available the next day on Paramount+Paramount+Paramount+ is a subscription streaming service expanded and rebranded from CBS All Access, offering films, series, originals, news and live sports. It launched under the new brand in March 2021 and is part of Skydance Corporation’s direct-to-consumer business.Open the full entry. Its official website is https://www.cc.com/fan-hub/the-daily-show (opens in a new window).⁠[6]