Trevor Noah to Exit ‘Daily Show’ After Seven Years

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Trevor Noah will be stepping down as host of The Daily Show after seven years at the helm, Comedy Central announced on Monday.

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Noah joined The Daily Show in September 2015 as a correspondent, and took over as host in September 2016 after the departure of Jon Stewart.

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Under Noah’s tenure, the show won two Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2018 and 2020.

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“It’s been an honor to host this Emmy-winning show and it’s been a dream come true,” Noah said in a statement.

“I’m excited to pursue new opportunities, but I will always be grateful to The Daily Show and to Comedy Central for giving me this platform.”

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Comedy Central has not announced who will be taking over as host of The Daily Show. The network said that a search for a new host will begin immediately.

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Noah’s departure comes as The Daily Show is undergoing a creative resurgence, with its ratings up double digits in 2020.

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The show has been a critical favorite as well, with its coverage of the Trump presidency earning rave reviews.

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It is not clear what Noah’s next move will be, but he is expected to pursue other opportunities outside of Comedy Central.

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Noah has already made a name for himself as a best-selling author and a successful stand-up comedian,

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He could look to capitalize on his newfound popularity with a move to a different network or platform.

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