## ‘Daily Show’ Star Reaffirms Show’s Satire Amid Paramount Leadership Shift
desi Lydic celebrated a decade with *The Daily show* by winning her second Emmy on Saturday, taking home the award for Performer in a Short Form Comedy at the Creative Arts Emmys. The win comes as Paramount Global undergoes leadership changes, prompting questions about the future of the show’s signature political satire. Lydic confidently assured reporters that Paramount’s new leadership has not indicated any desire to alter the show’s approach.
Did you know?–Desi Lydic‘s first Emmy win was in 2018, for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, also for *The Daily Show*. She’s now a two-time Emmy winner.
“We haven’t been asked to change anything,” Lydic stated to reporters after the ceremony. “we aren’t holding back and we don’t intend to.” This statement directly addresses concerns that new management might steer the show toward less controversial territory. Lydic’s win is particularly notable as it’s her first in the Performer in a Short Form category, recognizing her individual comedic contributions.
The comedian also addressed the broader context of late-night television,acknowledging the upcoming departure of Stephen Colbert from *The Tonight Show* next year. This exit has fueled industry speculation about the future viability of the traditional late-night format.
Pro tip:-The Creative Arts Emmys precede the Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring excellence in specific areas like editing, music composition, and short-form comedy.
“I sure hope” there’s a future for the genre, she told reporters. “I think there is certainly a need for catharsis right now and for laughter. We all need it. I’m hopeful that continues. We’re living in challenging times, that’s without a doubt. I feel so grateful I’ve been on The Daily Show for as long as I have. I sure hope we get to keep going.”
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During her acceptance speech,Lydic humorously remarked that she watched “a lot of Fox news” to prepare for her win. She also playfully thanked the “Deep State” TV Academy.
