Hiring Jon Stewart to host a new political talk show after his departure from The daily show was one of the biggest achievements of Apple TV Plus when The problem with Jon Stewart was first announced in 2020. But before production begins on the show’s third season, Stewart and Apple reportedly parted ways over “creative differences” and The problem it is coming to its end.
The New York Times reports that, along with concerns about some of the guests booked to be at The problem with Jon Stewart, Stewart’s planned discussions about artificial intelligence and China were a major concern for Apple. Although new episodes of the show were scheduled to begin filming in a few weeks, the staff learned today that production had stopped.
According The Hollywood Reporterbefore his decision to end The problem, Apple reached out to Stewart directly and expressed its need for the host and his team to be “aligned” with the company’s views on the topics discussed. Instead of standing in line when Apple threatened to cancel the program, Stewart reportedly decided to walk.
We reached out to Apple for comment on the cancellation news, but did not hear back in time for publication.
The timesThe report does not detail what happened to the show’s planned coverage on artificial intelligence and China that led Apple’s executive leadership to clash with Stewart. But considering how critical a big part of what he ultimately did is The problem with Jon Stewart a success for Apple TV Plus and how to maintain a cordial relationship with China is crucial to Apple’s future growth plans, it’s no surprise to see the program rise to the top this way.
