‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Torches Paramount Over Colbert Axing: “Go F*ck Yourself”
DeadlineTuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:25:03 AM
Jon Stewart didn’t hold back on The Daily Show, tearing into Paramount (his own network’s parent company) for canceling Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. In a fiery monologue, Stewart mocked corporate fears over controversy and bluntly told executives to—well, let’s just say he wasn’t polite. It’s a rare moment of a host publicly trashing their own bosses, and it’s as entertaining as it is revealing.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about two comedy giants—it’s a flashpoint in the bigger fight over creative freedom vs. corporate control in entertainment. Stewart’s outburst highlights how networks, scared of alienating advertisers or audiences, might sideline even their biggest stars. For viewers, it’s a reminder that the shows they love often exist at the mercy of behind-the-scenes battles. And for the industry? Well, Stewart just threw a Molotov cocktail into the boardroom.
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