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Hasan Minhaj Jokes His Fact-Checking Scandal Brought Jon Stewart Back to ‘Daily Show:’ ‘I Saved a Dying Institution’

Hasan Minhaj joked about losing the The Daily Show hosting gig following a fabrication scandal during an appearance at the Netflix Is a Joke festival.

According to Variety, Minhaj served as the emcee of one of the fest’s stand-up showcases, with current Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng also on the bill. I guess ‘canceling’ is not what it used to be,” a nod to Minhaj’s ordeal that began when he admitted to making up some seemingly autobiographical details in his 2022 comedy special The King’s Jester. Following some banter about how long the two had worked together, Minhaj joked that his career screw-up ultimately saved The Daily Show, which has seen ratings rise after longtime host Jon Stewart was recruited for Monday episodes leading into the 2024 presidential election.

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