Hasan Minhaj Jokes About Losing ‘Daily Show’ Job After Fact-Checking Scandal: ‘Have You Ever Failed So Bad, You Bring Back Jon Stewart?’

At the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival, Hasan Minhaj humorously addressed his failed bid to host "The Daily Show" following a fact-checking scandal. The controversy emerged after a New Yorker article scrutinized his stand-up, leading to Jon Stewart's return to the show. Minhaj, joking about the situation, highlighted the reinvigoration of the show under Stewart. He continues his comedy career with a tour and an upcoming special.