Jon Stewart got candid about his future at “The Daily Show” at the New Yorker Festival on Sunday, telling editor David Remnick that he’s “working on staying.”

Stewart’s current contract at Comedy Central — which is now owned by the newly-merged Paramount Skydance Corporation — expires in December. Especially after the company announced that CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” would be ending in May 2026, many have been questioning Stewart’s future at “The Daily Show.” Both Colbert and Stewart have been critical of the merger and President Donald Trump on their shows, including Paramount’s settlement with Trump over Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview.

However, Stewart confirmed to Remnick that he is looking to extend his “Daily Show” contract. “We’re working on staying,” Stewa

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