Apple TV Plus’ Big Achievement
When Apple TV Plus announced that Jon Stewart, the former host of The Daily Show, would be hosting a new political talk show called The Problem With Jon Stewart, it was seen as a major win for the streaming service. However, before the show could start its third season, Stewart and Apple reportedly parted ways due to “creative differences,” resulting in the show’s cancellation.
Concerns Over Guests and Controversial Topics
The New York Times reports that Apple had concerns about some of the guests booked for The Problem With Jon Stewart. Additionally, Stewart’s intended discussions of artificial intelligence and China were a major concern for the company. Despite the show’s scheduled production start in a few weeks, production has been halted.
Apple’s Request for Alignment
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Apple approached Stewart directly and expressed the need for the host and his team to be “aligned” with the company’s views on the topics discussed on the show. Instead of conforming to Apple’s demands, Stewart reportedly chose to walk away.
Apple’s Future Plans and the Show’s Controversial Topics
The Times’ report does not specify why Apple’s executive leadership clashed with Stewart over the show’s planned coverage of artificial intelligence and China. However, the show’s criticality and the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with China for Apple’s future growth plans likely played a role in the decision to cancel the show.
We have reached out to Apple for comment on the cancellation but have not received a response at the time of publication.
Overall, the parting of ways between Apple TV Plus and Jon Stewart marks a significant setback for the streaming service and leaves fans of The Problem With Jon Stewart disappointed. The show’s critical success and Stewart’s wit and humor made it a popular choice for viewers. However, it seems that creative differences and controversial topics ultimately led to its demise.
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