The news of Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show has been met with criticism from Meghan McCain, former cohost of The View and a political commentator. McCain expressed her dismay on her Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat podcast, revealing that she was horrified by what she perceived as a significant transformation in Stewart. While she was initially a fan of Stewart during his tenure on the show from 1999 to 2015, McCain claimed she no longer recognized him, describing him as the “most woke” and expressing concerns about his return.
During the podcast episode, McCain questioned the decision to have a revolving door of guest hosts instead of selecting a permanent host for The Daily Show. She also raised concerns about not knowing which version of Jon Stewart viewers would encounter upon his return. McCain pondered the purpose of the show, speculating whether it would become akin to MSNBC with a comedian or continue indefinitely.
The criticism comes one day after it was announced that Jon Stewart would make a grand return to The Daily Show, a Comedy Central late-night talk show. Stewart, known for his satirical take on news and politics, hosted The Daily Show for 16 years, gaining widespread acclaim for his wit and humor. Since departing from The Daily Show in 2015, Stewart has directed feature films and hosted The Problem With Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. As of now, representatives for Stewart have not responded to McCain’s comments.
