John Oliver was shocked to listen to that Jon Stewart is returning as host of “The Day by day Present.” The “Final Week Tonight” host and former “Day by day Present” correspondent was on NBC’s “Right now” when the information broke.

“I imply, that’s, that could be a shock,” Oliver mentioned of Stewart’s return. “That’s a present that wants a number. He actually is a really, excellent one. So yeah, it’ll be thrilling to see what he does.”

However Oliver additionally believes that “after 2025, they need to appoint a everlasting host,” naming former “Day by day Present” correspondent Roy Wooden Jr. and former Peacock host Amber Ruffin as potential candidates.

“But it surely’s going to be very thrilling to see Jon once more in an election 12 months,” Oliver continued.

Comedy Central revealed Wednesday morning that Stewart would function the “Day by day Present” host on Monday nights all through the 2024 election cycle and to run this system. He’s anticipated to play an oversight function at “Day by day” that would prolong by way of 2025, and can begin his on-air duties Feb. 12.

Stewart made his personal announcement on X/Twitter, saying that he’s “determined to enter the switch portal for my final 12 months of eligibility.”

“Jordan’s again,” Oliver quipped in his “Right now” interview, referencing Michael Jordan’s resolution to return to the Chicago Bulls after his supposed retirement.

Stewart is the persona most carefully recognized with “Day by day,” as he hosted the satirical information program from 1999 till his exit in 2015. Oliver joined “The Day by day Present” in 2006 as its senior British correspondent, the place he labored with Stewart for seven years earlier than leaving in 2013.