Jon Stewart is considering the future of his own program in the wake of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s cancellation.

Hours before Stephen Colbert disclosed during the July 17 taping of The Late Show that next year would be its last, Stewart spoke on the future of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, which is also owned by Paramount, CBS’ parent company.

Days before the cancellation, Colbert chastised Paramount for the $16 million settlement reached with President Donald Trump on The Late Show, but CBS said in a statement that the cancellation is “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night” and “not related in any way to the show’s performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount.”

Paramount is in the process of merging with Skydance Media, which requires the Trump administration’s approval to finish.

“That’s a good question,” he said. “Unfortunately, we haven’t heard back from them. They haven’t phoned me to say, ‘Don’t get too comfy in that office, Stewart!'”

Stewart, 62, then remarked, “I’ve been kicked out of more establishments than that.” “We’ll land on our feet.”

On a more serious note, he admitted that he “honestly doesn’t know” what the show’s fate will be. “I want to think that… Without The Daily Show, Comedy Central is like muzak. I believe we are the only type of life that exists currently, except for South Park.”

Stewart would “like to think we bring enough value” to the channel, “but that may not be their consideration,” he confessed. “I just don’t know.”

On the July 7 program, Kroft, who departed from 60 Minutes in 2019 after 30 seasons, discussed Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump, who claimed that CBS’ 60 Minutes improperly edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

“I think there’s a lot of fear,” Kroft remarked of the mood on 60 Minutes after the lawsuit. “They fear losing their jobs, they fear the ongoing events in the country, and they fear losing the First Amendment.” “All of that stuff.”

He also referred to the settlement as a “shakedown,” and “some people call it extortion.”

“Our admiration, affection, and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his incredible team made this agonizing decision even more difficult,” according to a statement. “Stephen has taken CBS late night by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue, and interviews with leaders in entertainment, politics, news, and newsmakers across all areas.”

“The show has been #1 in late night for nine straight seasons,” the statement added. “Stephen’s comedy resonates daily across digital and social media, and the broadcast is a staple of the nation’s zeitgeist.”