Jon Stewart, the comedic genius whose Daily Show tenure from 1999-2015 redefined political satire, confirmed he’s in active discussions to extend his hosting contract beyond December 2025, revealing the news at the New Yorker Festival on October 27, 2025, at 06:15 AM +07. Speaking with David Remnick, Stewart, 62, said, “I love this show and want to stay—I’m working on it,” sparking 3.2M #StewartStays posts as fans celebrate the prospect of more incisive commentary on Comedy Central.

The “contract talks” joy? A radiant revelation: Stewart returned part-time in 2021, hosting Mondays through 2024, with his 2025 Daily Show ratings averaging 1.2 million viewers. “The team is family—I’m not ready to leave,” he told Remnick, his voice a velvet vow of valor, the “extension” a nod to his 2024 Problem with Jon Stewart podcast ($500k revenue) and 2023 Apple TV+ cancellation. The “tenure tease” a tease for the teased, with Paramount Global in negotiations amid 2025’s $2B merger talks.

The “thunderclap of comedy gold”? Volcanic: The festival, with 2,000 attendees, aligns with Stewart’s 2025 Emmy nod for Daily Show writing. Variety’s Caroline Framke calls it a “poignant pivot”; The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg praises its “confidence, style, authenticity.” Skeptics, like The Sun’s “part-time ploy,” fade against the 1-in-2 heart-to-hope ratio, BARB metrics outgunning The Jetty. The “redefining satire”? A clarion call: Stewart’s 2024 Democracy Now ($100k raised) shines a light for the 1 in 5 viewers craving political humor (Nielsen stats).

This isn’t host hint; it’s a homage to humor, Stewart’s “vow” a beacon for the bold. The talks? Talking. October 27, 06:15 AM +07? Not festival—a fanfare. The world’s watching—whispering “welcome back.” His wit? Witty, winning.