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About Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’

Jon Stewart departed “The Daily Show” in 2015 after 16 years as the cable talk show’s host.

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That means that he was not at the desk during the campaigns — or presidency — of Donald Trump, much to the dismay of his long-time viewers. Now, after over a year without a permanent host, Stewart is stepping back in once a week for the duration of the election; but viewers are hoping that his return will be more permanent.

Since Noah’s departure, “The Daily Show” has struggled with its succession plan.

After lengthy hiatuses, the show opted not to name a permanent host, but to instead bring in rotating celebrity guest hosts instead. With Stewart back in the chair on Monday nights, the series will turn to “Daily Show” correspondents for the rest of the week.

Whether or not this leads to a full-time return for Stewart — he is still an executive producer on the show — is still up in the air, but for many people, having the insightful and incisive voice back in the discussion during a major election season is a welcome addition to this year’s p