Stephen Colbert extends contract too

Jon Stewart has signed a contract to keep The Daily Show on the air until the middle of 2015.

He extended his deal with America’s Comedy Central channel along with fellow late-night host Stephen Colbert, who has signed through to the end of 2014.

Both The Daily Show and The Colbert Report are enjoying rising ratings, with Stewart’s show more popular with the key 18-49 age group than any late night talk show, the broadcaster said.

The Daily Show began airing on Comedy Central in the UK this week, at 10.30pm nightly.

Published: 25 Jul 2012