Apparently he spilled the beans during the taping of the most recent show of the The Daily Show. Comedy Central confirmed that he will be leaving the show "later this year".

 

Jon Stewart Says He’s Leaving The Daily Show

For those wondering the same thing that I was, it doesn't say what he'll be doing next. Just that he'll be retiring.

Who could possibly replace him is my question?

Who could possibly replace him is my question?

 

Tough gig for whomever takes it on.

Tough gig for whomever takes it on.

 

 

I agree. I feel like they should cancel the show and create a whole new show and format in its place.

Who could possibly replace him is my question?

 

Brian Williams

I remember when Kilborn was original host, this is his next to last show interviewing new host John Stewart.

 

http://youtu.be/kMjicXtzs5E

I think a lot of people can replace him. John became in his own mind bigger than he really was. He turned from comedian to some sort of political guru in his own mind. Show was great his first few years, the last 10 it really became unwatchable.

the last 10 it really became unwatchable.

And how does this explain their high ratings? Hmmm. Just because a person doesn't like the show, doesn't mean it's not good, or that many others don't watch it.

And how does this explain their high ratings? Hmmm. Just because a person doesn't like the show, doesn't mean it's not good, or that many others don't watch it.

 

Truth.

I'm in the vast minority but I could never, and still can't, stand him. Never found him to be even remotely funny.

And how does this explain their high ratings? Hmmm. Just because a person doesn't like the show, doesn't mean it's not good, or that many others don't watch it.

 

Truth.

 

I'm seldom in agreement with Stewart on anything, but he is really good at what he does IMO.

 

I know most people watch that show for the humor, but I remember an interview he had with Mike Huckabee a few years back. Two guys from opposite ends of the spectrum, but they were beyond civil with one another & both scored points with me after it was over.

 

I'm curious to see what he does next & what direction the show will go after his departure.

And how does this explain their high ratings? Hmmm. Just because a person doesn't like the show, doesn't mean it's not good, or that many others don't watch it.

 

Agreed.

 

Lots of TV shows and movies that "the critics" pan are favorites of mine. Lots of shows the critics like aren't my cup of tea.

 

I have less than zero interest in watching American Sniper; but by all accounts it is an excellent movie.

& what direction the show will go after his departure.

 

I just hope they don't use the same writers and staff as the show that took over the Cobert Report, I have attempted to watch that show several times, I can't get into it at all. They should keep the same writers and staff that they have now, keep the same format, and let a new person grow into the spot as Stewart did for the past 17 years.

The House That Jon Stewart Built - The Atlantic