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John Oliver Surprised by Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Return: It Will ‘Be Very Exciting to See Jon Again in an Election Year’


'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver was stunned to hear that Jon Stewart is returning as host of 'The Daily Show.'

Comedy Central revealed Wednesday morning that Stewart would serve as the “Daily Show” host on Monday nights throughout the 2024 election cycle and to run the program. Stewart is the persona most closely identified with “Daily,” as he hosted the satirical news program from 1999 until his exit in 2015. Oliver joined “The Daily Show” in 2006 as its senior British correspondent, where he worked with Stewart for seven years before leaving in 2013.

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