In a shocker announcement, Trevor Noah told the audience at the end of taping Thursday’s episode of “The Daily Show” that he is leaving the show.
No date was given for his exit, nor has any potential successor been announced.
Watch the clip below:
“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,” Comedy Central said in a statement.
Noah took over the show from Jon Stewart, who transformed what had been a smirky late night chat show into an unlikely must-watch home for political commentary and criticism during the Bush and Obama years.
Representatives for Noah didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap. Variety first reported the news.
More to come…
