Jon Stewart Hosts Special Daily Show After Jimmy Kimmel's ABC Suspension

Jon Stewart is hosting a special Thursday night edition of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, stepping in one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following controversial comments Kimmel made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Stewart, who usually hosts only on Mondays, is expected to address Kimmel's suspension and the broader implications of ABC's decision, especially amid pressure from the Trump administration's Federal Communications Commission. Other late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert are also expected to comment on the situation, with Colbert having faced similar network challenges recently. Kimmel has remained silent regarding the suspension, while his supporters argue that his remarks were misinterpreted and do not explicitly link the alleged shooter to conservatism. Stewart's return to host on Thursday is seen as a strong statement against what many perceive as censorship and political pressure within the television industry. The episode will feature Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist known for her advocacy for freedom of expression.