Jon Stewart Confirms Apple Canceled Show: 'They Didn't Want Me to Say Things That Might Get Me in Trouble'

[MacRumors]

Well-known talk show host Jon Stewart today confirmed that Apple canceled his Apple TV+ series "The Problem with Jon Stewart" over content concerns. In a discussion with CBS Mornings (via Variety), Stewart said that Apple did not want him to "say things" that might get him into trouble.

I wanted a place to unload thoughts as we get into this election season. I thought I was going to do it over at -- they call it Apple TV+. It's a television enclave, very small. It's like living in Malibu. But they decided ... they felt that they didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble.

Stewart's television show was canceled last October ahead of the launch of the third season, and rumors at the time suggested that he had run into "creative differences" with Apple executives. A report from The New York Times claimed that the disagreements were over some planned guests, show topics related to China, and topics related to artificial intelligence.

Stewart did not provide details on the specific things that he and Apple clashed over, but he has now validated the rumors over the reason why his Apple TV+ series was canceled. Such a high profile cancelation could impact Apple's ability to get similar hosts for future projects, as there could be worries over Apple's level of control. Stewart's show explored current affairs "problems" and episodes featured everything from news in the national conversation to issues that were part of Stewart's advocacy work.

Apple canceled "The Problem with Jon Stewart" ahead of the 2024 election year. Stewart has decided to make a return to "The Daily Show," where he will appear every Monday night through the election cycle. His first return show airs tonight.

Stewart was the host of "The Daily Show" for more than 15 years, and he stepped down eight years ago to hand the reins over to Trevor Noah. Noah retired last year, and so the series has been looking for a new host.

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[easy4lif]

Well, he’ll be on the daily show on Mondays, looking forward to that.

 

[unregbaron]

Bring him and the Colbert Report back too.

 

[StoneJack]

No big deal
Some things are better not spoken

 

[Blackstick]

Apple doesn't have the appetite for a show that is going to inherently cause controversy and step on their considerable interests in China, most especially.

Frankly I'm surprised they tolerate cursing and sexual content on their other TV shows... might offend someone.

 

[DFZD]

Yes they cared about you Jon. We hear you bruh.

 

[sw1tcher]

Well-known talk show host Jon Stewart today confirmed that Apple canceled his Apple TV+ series "The Problem with Jon Stewart" over content concerns. In a discussion with CBS Mornings (via Variety), Stewart said that Apple did not want him to "say things" that might get him into trouble.

Apple ran out of courage.

 

[chugg]

I guess Apple's support of free speech, human rights, and privacy only applies to the US. When they have something to lose, it's not worth doing anymore.

 

[FasterQuieter]

It wasn't the best that show. I hope his planned weekly appearances on The Daily Show are better.

 

[vegetassj4]

He's going to be cracking on Apple and hosting tonights show using his Vision Pro avatar

 

[caliguy]

To think that Apple would carry a political commentary show that is anything other than milquetoast and spineless.

 

[chouseworth]

This is no surprise. Apple’s idea of controversy is whether to put Usher’s “epic” halftime show on Apple Music now or wait until it can 3D it for the AVP.

 

[aj_niner]

He's going to be hosting tonights show using his Vision Pro avatar

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[adammusic]

What planned guests were controversial to Apple?

 

[anshuvorty]

HasanAbi or going by his formal name, Hasan Piker, also felt the same way while he was on air with TYT. That is the primary reason, he cites, for leaving TYT and creating his own Twitch channel, where he regularly gets millions of views for voicing his various controversial political views.

Maybe Jon Stewart could do the same?

 

[McWetty]

Apple ran out of courage.

They spent it all on removing the headphone jack.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Apple should have never gotten involved in TV show and movie production, there were and are plenty of video streaming apps without Apple. Apple could have put the same money, focus and attention into AAA gaming for Mac and living room—the biggest gaping hole in Apple's ecosystems.

 

[anshuvorty]

Bring him and the Colbert Report back too.

Um, how will the Colbert Report come back? Stephen Colbert is locked down as the host of his own late night talk show...

 

[Mansu944]

His stance on guns drives me mad, but other than that he is OK. I loved the way he took it to Noah over the man made virus "allegations". But I still won't watch him.

 

[Scottsoapbox]

Stewart isn’t even controversial. He only came out against certain policies long after it was safe to do so.

Shows nust how much Apple fears rocking the boat for their government allies.

 

[GMShadow]

They'd have put up with some controversy if anyone watched it.

But no one did. Most people's reaction to the cancellation was "he had a show on Apple TV+?"

 

[PowerMac5500]

This is an over simplification. But, deep in Apple's DNA resides the opinion... the core belief, that people are stupid. And they need to go out of their way to route around stupidity.

 

[sdwaltz]

I guess Tim & Co. got tired of endorsing his incoherent babble, no?

 

[Schizoid]

Idea for a television programme…

Follow a bunch of weirdos with more money than sense as they stumble around in VR goggles…it’s a guaranteed comedy hit!

 

[gugy]

Well, let's see if JS will indeed be the same guy of the old show. Lately he has been very much in sync with the establishment narrative. Colbert, unfortunately sold his soul since he moved into the Late Show and he's part of the propaganda machine.