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Comedian Trevor Noah to succeed Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show Comedian Trevor Noah to succeed Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show
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Comedian Trevor Noah has been selected to replace Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s satirical news program The Daily Show, the New York Times reported on Monday. Comedian Trevor Noah has been selected to replace Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s satirical news program The Daily Show, Comedy Central announced on Monday.
The surprise choice of the 31-year-old South African comedian ends weeks of speculation about his possible successor. The surprise choice of the 31-year-old biracial South African comedian ends weeks of speculation about his possible successor.
The New York Times reported on Monday that Noah, who has appeared three times on The Daily Show before, joking about American policing of black men, will succeed Stewart when he steps down later this year. It's official: we're thrilled to confirm @Trevornoah will be the next #DailyShow host. http://t.co/6S76gXq410 pic.twitter.com/ts2UrnAqrV
Noah, who has appeared three times on The Daily Show before, joking about American policing of black men, will succeed Stewart when he steps down later this year.
Stewart, 52, announced his departure on 10 February in an emotional address at the end of an episode, saying his 16-year run in the hot seat was enough.Stewart, 52, announced his departure on 10 February in an emotional address at the end of an episode, saying his 16-year run in the hot seat was enough.
Noah inherits the task of leading coverage of the 2016 presidential election. Noah inherits the task of leading the show’s award-winning presidential election coverage in the lengthy walk up to the 2016 race.
Speaking to the paper, Noah said of his appointment: “You don’t believe it for the first few hours. You need a stiff drink, and then unfortunately you’re in a place where you can’t really get alcohol.” Speaking to the New York Times, Noah said of his appointment: “You don’t believe it for the first few hours. You need a stiff drink, and then unfortunately you’re in a place where you can’t really get alcohol.”
According to Comedy Central, the South African comedian made his American television debut in 2012 as a contributor on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He has also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Noah has hosted numerous television shows including his own late night talk show in South Africa, Tonight with Trevor Noah.
Noah, who is currently touring in the Middle East, immediately changed his Twitter photo to a picture of himself and Stewart, saying in his first tweet since news of the appointment broke: “No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!”
No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!
American comedians seemed to approve of the replacement. Chris Rock shared his enthusiasm on Twitter.
Thank you president Obama pic.twitter.com/PgFJCCyRTa