The “Short List” of replacements for Jon Stewart doesn’t seem to include John Oliver

Comedy Central has a “short list” of replacements for Daily Show host Jon Stewart when he steps down later this year, company executive Doug Herzog said Wednesday. The channel and Stewart are consulting on when he’ll depart the job he’s held for more than 16 years and discussing whether he’ll have a continued role with the show. “TBD,” he replied, using the shorthand for “to be determined,” then added: “It’s not out of the question.” It’s uncertain whether the list includes former “Daily Show” correspondent John Oliver, who moved over to HBO after successfully filling in for Stewart when he took a movie-making break. Asked about whether John Oliver is a candidate, Herzog’s replied, “John Oliver’s got a job.” Whoever is chosen has heavy lifting to do. “It’s not easy. The shadow of Jon Stewart is going to loom large. What you have to get comfortable with is, it’s just not going to be Jon Stewart. And it’s going to be different,” Herzog said “Whatever happens, The Daily Show is a format that’s built to last, and last it will.” Stewart is an executive producer on the show as well as host. Stewart’s company, Busboy Productions, produces The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, which replaced The Colbert Report. Herzog declined to comment on when Stewart, whose contract is up this fall, told Comedy Central of his decision to leave.