The world of late-night television is reeling after a series of stunning developments shook the industry. Comedian and political satirist Jon Stewart has broken his silence amid growing speculation about the fate of The Daily Show, just as CBS confirmed that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be canceled after its next season.

The announcements come in the wake of Paramount Global’s planned merger with Skydance Media, a move insiders say could bring sweeping changes to programming, budgets, and creative control across the network. Speaking to the press, Stewart delivered a pointed message to fans and executives alike: “I’m not going to be silent.”

Rumors have swirled for weeks that The Daily Show — the flagship satirical news program Stewart helped turn into a cultural powerhouse — may be on the chopping block as corporate priorities shift. The timing of Colbert’s cancellation has only fueled speculation that other beloved shows could be next.

“This is bigger than you think,” Stewart warned, hinting at larger issues within the entertainment industry, from corporate consolidation to changing audience habits in the streaming era. His words have sparked a wave of online debate, with many fearing that traditional late-night programming is facing an irreversible decline.

Whether The Daily Show will survive the shakeup remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Jon Stewart appears ready for a fight, and the future of late-night  TV has never been more uncertain.