Jon Stewart to Host The Daily Show – Live Updates
- Jon Stewart will return to host The Daily Show on Thursday, May 9, 2024, following the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show by ABC.
- Stewart's guest for the episode will be Maria Ressa, a journalist and author of How to Stand Up to a Dictator. Ressa was a co-recipient of the...
- The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show began after a segment on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, aired on May 8, 2024, where he made comments...
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Jon Stewart to Guest Host *The Daily Show* Amid Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Jon Stewart will return to host The Daily Show on Thursday, May 9, 2024, following the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show by ABC. The suspension stemmed from Kimmel’s remarks regarding the potential assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jon Stewart during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in los Angeles in 2024. Stewart plans to host Thursday’s episode of The Daily Show, one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely. (Jae C.hong/The associated Press)
Stewart’s guest for the episode will be Maria Ressa, a journalist and author of How to Stand Up to a Dictator. Ressa was a co-recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in the Philippines (Nobel prize Institution, 2021).
The Controversy Surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show began after a segment on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, aired on May 8, 2024, where he made comments about Charlie Kirk. Kimmel suggested that if Kirk were to be assassinated, it would be a positive outcome. These remarks drew immediate and widespread criticism from conservative figures and media outlets (Fox News, 2024).
ABC News President Kim Godwin announced the indefinite suspension, stating the comments were “unacceptable” and did not align with the network’s values (Deadline, 2024).The network has not specified a timeline for Kimmel’s return.
Jon Stewart’s History with *The Daily Show*
jon Stewart hosted The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015, transforming it into a highly influential satirical news program. He is credited with pioneering a new style of political commentary that resonated with younger audiences. During his tenure, the show won 22 Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmy Awards Website).
Stewart has returned to host The Daily Show on a limited basis since leaving in 2015, most recently filling in during the 2024 election season. His return for this episode is seen as a way to maintain the show’s programming schedule during Kimmel’s suspension.