“‘I Won’t Be Silenced,’ Jon Stewart BREAKS SILENCE on ‘Daily Show’ Cancellation Rumors After Colbert Gets Axed — ‘It’s Bigger Than You Think.’”
Is “The Daily Show” next to face the chopping block?
Jon Stewart addressed the speculation that his late-night Comedy Central talk show might be canceled as the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, prepares to merge with Skydance Media.
The comedian’s remarks came the same day that CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the program’s next season.
Jon Stewart attends Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” FYC Event at Linwood Dunn Theater on June 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif.Getty Images for Comedy Central
Stephen Colbert during “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on June 25, 2025.CBS via Getty Images
The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard
“Boy, that’s a good question,” Stewart, 62, said during “The Weekly Show” podcast on Thursday, July 17. “Unfortunately, we haven’t heard anything from them. They haven’t called me and said like, ‘Don’t get too comfortable in that office, Stewart!’”
“But let me tell you something: I’ve been kicked out of s—-ier establishments than that,” he added. “We’ll land on our feet.”
However, Stewart also noted that the show could avoid potential cancellation because it is one of Comedy Central’s most popular programs.
Jon Stewart talks possible “Daily Show” cancellation during the July 17 episode of “The Weekly Show” podcast.The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart/YouTube
Jon Stewart during the July 17 episode of “The Weekly Show” podcast.The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart/YouTube
“I’d like to believe that without ‘The Daily Show’… I don’t know. Comedy Central is kind of like muzak at this point,” he shared. “I think we’re the only sort of life that exists on a current basis other than ‘South Park.’ But it’s the only thing on there.”
Premiering in 1996, Stewart has hosted “The Daily Show” for 16 of its nearly 30-year run.
After serving as the show’s main anchor from 1999 to 2015, he returned in 2024 as a part-time host.
Jon Stewart discusses “The Daily Show” during the July 17 episode of “The Weekly Show” podcast.The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart/YouTube
Jon Stewart hosts “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” on Aug. 6, 2015, in New York City.Getty Images for Comedy Central
The long-running Comedy Central talk show earned a 2025 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series earlier this week, and Deadline reported that the program recently scored its highest ratings since August 2015.
That still might not be enough to save it from cancellation should Paramount merge with Skydance in a deal valued as high as $8 billion.
“I’d like to think we bring enough value to the property,” Stewart continued. “If they’re looking at it as purely a real estate transaction, I think we bring a lot of value.”
Jon Stewart at a Comedy Central event for “The Daily Show” on June 8, 2025.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
“But that may not be their consideration. They may sell the whole f—ing place for parts. I just don’t know,” he concluded. “We’ll deal with it when we do.”
Meanwhile, this week also saw CBS announce the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s beloved late-night show next year.
The network claimed it was “purely a financial decision” in a statement released on Thursday.
Stephen Colbert during an episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on May 15, 2025.CBS via Getty Images
Stephen Colbert during “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on July 14, 2025.CBS via Getty Images
“We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise in May of 2026,” the statement read. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late-night television.”
“This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night,” the CBS execs added. “It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”
Colbert addressed the shocking cancellation during the show’s Thursday taping.
A marquee is displayed at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is filmed, in New York City on July 18, 2025.REUTERS
Stephen Colbert poses for a picture with the award for Outstanding Variety Special at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, 2021.REUTERS
“I share your feelings,” Colbert, 61, said after his audience booed at the news. “I’m not being replaced, this is all just going away.”
“The Late Show” premiered on CBS in 1993 with host David Letterman. Colbert took over in 2015 after Letterman, 78, left the show.
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is set to end in May 2026.
Jimmy Kimmel at his desk for an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on May 20, 2025.Disney via Getty Images
Jimmy Fallon during a segment of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, May 21, 2025Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images
Jimmy Kimmel, whose competing late-night show airs on ABC, threw his support behind Colbert and blasted CBS over its surprising decision.
“Love you Stephen,” Kimmel wrote on his Instagram Story after the news was announced. “F–k you and all your Sheldons CBS.”
Jimmy Fallon, another fellow late-night host, also took to his Instagram Story to weigh in on CBS’ decision to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
“I’m just as shocked as everyone,” the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” host wrote on Friday morning. “Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it.”
“I really thought I’d ride this out with him for years to come,” he added.
News
“GIVE ME BACK MY SON.” — Charlie Kirk’s Father’s Final Cry at the Grave Left the Crowd Sobbing. It wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t part of the program. As the casket was lowered, Robert W. Kirk fell to his knees. His voice cracked — and then it shattered: “Give me back my son.” One sentence. And suddenly, the stadiums, the speeches, the tributes… faded. This was no longer a public goodbye. It was a father, alone with a loss too deep for words. His trembling hand pressed against the casket. His body shook. The cemetery fell silent — then came the sobs. Witnesses say you could hear heartbreak in the wind. Even seasoned reporters couldn’t look away. Some whispered they’d never seen anything like it. It wasn’t just grief. It was grief uncontainable. 👇 Full moment, captured on camera — but watch with caution. Some say this cry will stay with them forever.
“Give Me Back My Son” — A Father’s Cry That Shook a Nation at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial On a quiet…
CNN UNDER FIRE: “While 100,000 said goodbye to Charlie Kirk… CNN said hello to hate.” — Greg Gutfeld’s live takedown just left jaws on the floor. 😤🕳️ It was supposed to be a day of mourning — but while America paid its respects, CNN gave airtime to Rep. Jasmine Crockett, whose comments detonated live on-air: “It hurts my heart that only two white Democrats voted no…” She accused Kirk of rhetoric that harmed people of color — during his memorial coverage. The backlash was instant. And on Gutfeld!, they didn’t just push back — they scorched. “CNN handed the mic to a malicious clown,” Gutfeld said, “while 100,000 people were grieving.” Then came the moment no one expected — a comparison so volatile, so surgical, the room went silent. Producers cut to commercial. The internet didn’t. Now, people are asking: Was it brutal honesty — or a line too far? 👇 Watch the full takedown — and decide for yourself if Gutfeld went too far… or not far enough.
Greg Gutfeld Rips CNN for Giving Jasmine Crockett Airtime During Charlie Kirk Memorial Coverage Fox News host Greg Gutfeld criticized…
UNEXPECTED ENDORSEMENT: Clay Travis Just Backed Disney’s Decision to Bring Back Jimmy Kimmel — and No One Knows What to Think. 😱🔥 As backlash continues to swirl around Jimmy Kimmel’s return, Fox’s Clay Travis just threw gasoline on the fire — by saying what few dared to: “Disney made the right call.” The reaction? Immediate. Explosive. Supporters are stunned. Critics are furious. Why now? Why him? And what does Clay know that the public doesn’t? With Kimmel’s controversies still dividing fans and headlines, this sudden alliance between two unlikely forces is raising bigger questions than it answers. Is this a power play? A media pivot? Or something even more coordinated behind the scenes? 👇 Full quote, on-air clip, and what this endorsement really signals.
Outkick founder Clay Travis made headlines this week when he defended Disney and ABC’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel following…
HE’S BACK — and Even Fox’s Jesse Watters Couldn’t Hide His Reaction. Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Just Reignited Late-Night TV. ⚡📺 From the second he walked out, it wasn’t just a comeback — it was combustion. The laugh hit first. Then the fire. And suddenly… it felt like all of late-night had been asleep until this exact moment. Even Jesse Watters, usually the last to flinch, cracked a grin and called it: “Like it or not, Kimmel still knows how to own a stage.” The numbers are rising. The crowd is buzzing. And now, insiders say the next episode may be the most dangerous — or legendary — of his career. What’s Jimmy planning? Why are some producers nervous, even as fans celebrate? And what moment is he about to drop that no one’s ready for? 👇 Full breakdown + behind-the-scenes leaks.
Fox News’ The Five addressed the latest controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and swift return to late-night television, with panelists making it…
ZUCKERBERG BREAKS SILENCE: “I’m fighting. But I can’t do it alone.” — The most powerful man in tech just admitted something no one saw coming. 😱 No product launch. No VR headset. Just one raw update from Mark Zuckerberg — and it wasn’t about tech. After weeks off the radar, he finally revealed the truth: The surgery was real. The recovery is hard. And this time, he’s not invincible. “The fight isn’t over. I’m still climbing.” The man who reshaped the digital world is now facing something far harder than algorithms: his own limits. Wall Street froze. Engineers, rivals, and fans flooded in with messages: “The world needs your vision… but more importantly, your health.” Is this just a recovery story — or the most important project of Zuckerberg’s life? 👇 Full update, first photo post-op, and why some say this may reshape everything.
GOOD NEWS from Mark Zuckerberg — “I’m Fighting. But I Can’t Do It Alone.” Silicon Valley, October 2, 2025 — For…
End of content
No more pages to load
