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Jon Stewart said he's 'working on staying' as 'The Daily Show' host ahead of the end of his current contract in December 2025.

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[–] winkly@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I think Josh Johnson would be a great host to take over when Jon Stewart has had enough.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'd prefer Desi Lydic, but I also like the format of rotating hosts. Not only does each bring something different, they all also have time to do other good work in different formats.

[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Presumably the rotating host format stuck because Trevor wanted to leave for more freedom. When Jon went on Trevor's podcast they both discussing how soul sucking the job can be.

[–] missingno@fedia.io 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

As much as I love Josh, I don't want to see doing the Daily Show full-time to cut into his standup career.

[–] MimicJar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Agreed. Post COVID it was clear Trevor Noah wanted a little more freedom (schedule wise) and was part of the reason he left. Similarly Taylor Tomlinson chose not to continue her show in order to focus on her stand-up.

I'm a big fan of Josh, but I don't want to see him give up stand-up. Maybe someday.

[–] muffedtrims@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I enjoy Josh's beginning segments and how he delivers the bits. I think his interviewing skills have opportunity for improvement. Some of the hosts are better interviewers.

[–] BertramDitore@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

That’s kind of how I feel about all the guest hosts, they’re awesome at the opening segments, but not great interviewers. Ronnie Chieng’s interviews need the most work and Jordan Klepper’s are pretty solid, but they all need improvement. Nobody comes close to Jon Stewart’s interview skills. In terms of raw natural talent, I’m super impressed by Josh Johnson. I think with some more practice he’d be perfect.

I really like the rotating hosts though, I think they should stick with that.

[–] ericatty 2 points 1 week ago

Maybe him and Desi. Cohosting or trading off.