United Kingdom, Oct. 19 -- Jon Stewart will continue hosting The Daily Show through until 2028.

The 63-year-old comedian returned to host the satirical TV news show on a part-time basis in 2024 - but now, after agreeing a new deal with Comedy Central, he will continue to host his once-a-week show until the next US election.

George Cheeks, the co-chair and chief content officer at production company Skydance TV, said in a statement: "Jon Stewart is a generational talent and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Jon and his award-winning news team."

The latest agreement is Jon's longest extension since retu...