Jon Stewart Will Host Apple TV+ Current Affairs Show

It will be his first regular TV gig since leaving The Daily Show in 2015

Jon Stewart is heading back to TV.

Apple TV+ has signed the late-night legend to host and produce a new current affairs series, Adweek has confirmed.

As part of a multi-year deal, Stewart will host and executive produce current affairs program for the nearly year-old streaming service. Stewart’s show is also reportedly being worked on with former HBO chief Richard Plepler, whose production company already has a production deal with Apple TV+.

The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news.

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