Paramount Wants Jon Stewart Back at 'The Daily Show' Beyond 2026

Paramount wants Jon Stewart back at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" beyond the end of his current contract, a company insider told TheWrap, as questions emerge about the late-night host's future under the company's new ownership. Semafor reported Sunday that Stewart and Paramount have yet to reach an extension beyond 2026, despite strong interest from the company in renewing his deal. Stewart's current contract runs through December. A Paramount insider stressed to TheWrap that the company wants Stewart back at "The Daily Show." The timing, however, is not necessarily . . .