Snagging Jon Stewart to host a brand new political speak present after his departure from The Day by day Present was considered one of Apple TV Plus’ largest achievements when The Downside With Jon Stewart was first introduced again in 2020. However forward of manufacturing kicking off on the present’s third season, Stewart and Apple have reportedly parted methods over “artistic variations,” and The Downside is coming to an finish.
The New York Instances studies that together with issues about a number of the company booked to be on The Downside With Jon Stewart, Stewart’s meant discussions of synthetic intelligence and China have been a significant concern for Apple. Although new episodes of the present have been scheduled to start capturing in only a few weeks, staffers discovered at the moment that manufacturing had been halted.
In response to The Hollywood Reporter, forward of its choice to finish The Downside, Apple approached Stewart straight and expressed its want for the host and his staff to be “aligned” with the corporate’s views on subjects mentioned. Fairly than falling in line when Apple threatened to cancel the present, Stewart reportedly determined to stroll.
We’ve reached out to Apple for remark about information of the cancellation however didn’t hear again in time for publication.
The Instances’ report doesn’t element what concerning the present’s deliberate protection of synthetic intelligence and China prompted Apple’s government management to butt heads with Stewart. However contemplating how pointed criticality is a giant a part of what in the end made The Downside With Jon Stewart a success for Apple TV Plus and the way sustaining a cordial relationship with China is essential to Apple’s future plans for progress, it doesn’t come as a shock to see the present hit the chopping block this manner.
