Trevor Noah Announces Exit From ‘The Daily Show’ to Mixed Reviews
Trevor Noah announced that he is leaving Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” after seven years as the host. The South African comedian made the announcement on Thursday to a live studio audience as part of his monolog…
Trevor Noah announced that he is leaving Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” after seven years as the host.
The South African comedian made the announcement on Thursday to a live studio audience as part of his monolog, telling his audience, “My time is up.”
“I realized after the seven years, my time is up … but in the most beautiful way,” Noah told the audience. “I’ve loved hosting this show. It’s been one of my greatest challenges. It’s been one of my greatest joys. I’ve loved trying to figure out how to make people laugh even when the stories are particularly shitty on the worst days.”
Noah said that after spending a couple of years in his apartment, he realized he wanted to spend more time on the road and in other countries doing shows and meeting new people.
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A representative for Comedy Central told Variety in a statement the show will go on after Noah’s exit, saying, “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years,”
“With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps. As we look ahead, we’re excited for the next chapter in the 25+ year history of ‘The Daily Show’ as it continues to redefine culture through sharp and hilarious social commentary, helping audiences make sense of the world around them,” the statement added.
Response to Noah’s departure was a mixed bag, with conservatives leaning toward the negative. Fox News contributor Joe Concha told Fox News Digital he found the show a “profound disaster.”