and Jaboukie Young-White - would make a wonderful choice for the big chair.īut beyond those who are currently on the payroll, who else might be a good fit for the job? Below are a few ideas, including both alumni and newcomers to The Daily Show world. The Daily Show has yet to hire a permanent replacement for outgoing host Trevor Noah. Noah was revealed as the new host several weeks following Stewart’s departure, after making spending six months as a correspondent, and if the series follows that pattern, then any of the current roster of correspondents - Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Roy Wood Jr. Noah’s departure actually follows how Stewart announced his plans to leave The Daily Show without an immediate successor in place. Hughley, Chelsea Handler, and Sarah Silverman will each host the show for a week, starting later this month. Today, the continued fragmentation of late night has meant that every show, not just The Daily Show, has had a reduced impact on pop culture - but the show’s legacy endures from the Jon Stewart era, making current host Trevor Noah’s announcement that he plans to leave the series after seven years very interesting news for any comedian who might be interested in suiting up for a desk job. Comedy veterans Leslie Jones, Wanda Sykes, D.L. ![]() ![]() The Daily Show was must-see viewing during the last days of a time when American TV viewing habits were a lot more predictable. Trevor Noah is stepping down from hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central after seven years, he announced Thursday, as shows across late-night TV face a years-long plummet in viewership.
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