Comedian Trevor Noah is stepping down from 'The Daily Show' after 7 years of hosting
Comedian Trevor Noah is stepping down from 'The Daily Show' after 7 years of hosting
Noah, who took over after Jon Stewart left in 2015, said hosting the show has been one of his greatest challenges and greatest joys. It's unclear exactly when he's leaving and what he will do next.
LEILA FADEL, HOST:
Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. Comedian Trevor Noah is stepping down from "The Daily Show" after seven years of hosting it. He took over after Jon Stewart left in 2015.
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TREVOR NOAH: I've loved hosting the show. It's been one of my greatest challenges. It's been one of my greatest joys.
FADEL: Noah said he's grateful, but it's his time to go. It's unclear exactly when he's leaving and what he'll do next. But what is clear, this isn't the end for his career in comedy. It's MORNING EDITION.
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