The return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show during this year’s election cycle has been a big draw for many, as the former host brought back his wit and personal insight into after years away from the Comedy Central news satire show. But if you’re planning on tuning in to The Daily Show episode on Monday, August 5, you won’t see Stewart, but there is a very good reason for that.
The Hollywood Reporter has shared that Stewart is not going to be hosting his usual Monday episode of The Daily Show because the host has tested positive COVID-19. Instead, The Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta is set to handle the August 5 episode that is expected to feature author Roxane Gay and former The Daily Show correspondent and The Office star Ed Helms.
It is expected that Stewart will return to the…