Jon Stewart show nixed by Apple TV+ over subject matter concerns

Comedian Jon Stewart’s show on Apple’s streaming service has been canceled due to creative differences and subject matter concerns, several people with knowledge of the decision said.

The former “Daily Show” host and Apple TV executives decided to part ways, according to The New York Times, who first reported the cancelation.

Taping for the third season of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” was set to begin within a couple of weeks. Members were informed about the show’s fate on Thursday, the Times reported.

Stewart informed members of his team that some topics in the upcoming season would include China and artificial intelligence (AI), which caused concern to the executives.

The Hill has reached out to Apple for comment.

One source told the Times that with the upcoming 2024 presidential election around the corner, there was potential for more disagreement.

Although Apple gave the comedian creative control over the show, he became frustrated that the company was pushing back on the guest list and subject matter.

Stewart, who stepped away from the Daily Show in 2015, wasn’t a huge success off the bat with his new show. Over time he gained popularity with viewers and has been nominated for the outstanding talk series Emmy award.