Will Jon Stewart's $80 million net worth decrease after his retirement? Earlier this year, Stewart announced during the taping of "The Daily Show" that he will be leaving the program before the end of 2015.
On Thursday evening, Jon Stewart hosted his final broadcast of the satirical U.S. news program, "The Daily Show." According to BBC News, Stewart was joined by other celebrities including singer Bruce Springsteen for the final show. There were also video messages from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Republican Senator John McCain.
In his final monologue to his audience, Jon Stewart thanked his wife Tracey Lynn McShane, children Nathan Thomas and Maggie Rose Stewart, his colleagues and fans. He also told his viewers that he is not leaving their lives for good, The New York Times noted.
"Nothing ends," Stewart said. "It's just a continuation. It's a pause in the conversation. So rather than saying goodbye or good night, I'm just going to say I'm gonna go get a drink. And I'm sure I'll see you guys before I leave."
In the wake of leaving the "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart's net worth has piqued the curiosity of the people. Celebrity Net Worth cited that the acclaimed television presenter has an annual salary ranging from $25 million to $30 million.
At that time, Jon Stewart, the known media critic and comedian said that it had "been an absolute privilege" to have been the host of the show since 1999.
"This show doesn't deserve an even slightly restless host and neither do you," Stewart said. "I'm going to miss being on television every day. I'm going to miss coming here every day. I love the people here. They're creative and collaborative and kind. It's been the honor of my professional life, and I thank you for watching it, for hate-watching it, whatever reason you are tuning in for."
Jon Stewart is a political satirist and acclaimed television show host with an estimated net worth of $80 million. He is best known as the host of "The Daily Show," a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. He became the show's host in early 1999. He is also the writer and co-executive producer of the show. Since Stewart joined the program, it gradually gained popularity and critical acclaim that resulted in his 19 Emmy Awards.
Jon Stewart, who has an $80 million net worth as listed by The Richest, has left "The Daily Show" on a high career note. His contributions in combining pop culture and politics to efficiently deliver informative news, his comedic skills, smart political criticisms and incomparable mass appeal have been exceptionally remarkable.
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