Jon Stewart has been chosen to host “The Daily Show” again starting February 12, according to an announcement Wednesday. But before you get excited, there's a catch.

He will only regain his position on the show on Mondays during the 2024 election period. Viewers can tune in every Monday to watch Stewart rule the show. While rotating Some of the show's regulars take turns in the host's chair on other days of the week.

President Chris McCarthy said, “Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation, and to help us all understand the madness and division that is roiling our nation this election season, I would like to invite him to join Comedy Central's Daily! I'm honored to be featured on the show again.” said the CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios in a statement.

They candidly said of the dynamic that Stewart brings to the show, “In a time of staggering hypocrisy and performative politics, John is perfect to poke holes in empty rhetoric and provide much-needed clarity with his brilliant wit.'' He's a great person,” he said.

Stewart held the host's chair for 16 years starting in 1999 before handing over the torch to Trevor Noah, who left the show in 2023. Since then, “The Daily Show” has had no permanent host. There is no one.

Current correspondents for the program include Desi Riddich, Michael Costa, Ronnie Chen and Jordan Klepper. (Related: 'How Dare I': Jon Stewart reflects on the intense backlash after promoting lab leak theory on Stephen Colbert's show)

Stewart has spoken fondly of his role as host of “The Daily Show” since leaving the show in 2015.