Jon Stewart Makes Surprise Return to 'The Daily Show'

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Jon Stewart returned to the anchor's desk on Tuesday. The 60-year-old comedian made a surprise appearance on which he hosted from 1999-2005 before Trevor Noah took the chair for seven years, to give guest host Roy Wood Jr.

some advice on covering the arraignment of former President Donald Trump.Just as Wood shared that he wanted to go viral as a guest host of the show, Stewart showed back up on his old set dressed as character Obi-Wan Kenobi. «Use the Force, Roy,» Stewart advised as the audience gave him a standing ovation.When Wood jokingly seemed not to recognize the former beloved host, Stewart said, «I'm Jon.

I used to work here when the budget wasn't as big a few years back. I actually hosted the program to be honest with you.»Wood replied, «had a white host?»After arguing over what characters they'd like to portray from for the bit, Stewart quipped, «I think it would make more sense if I was the wise sage who mentors the young host.