Talented comedian of South African origin Trevor Noah has dramatically announced that he is quitting as the host of the ‘Daily Show’ on Comedy Central after seven years.
Trevor Noah made the announcement at the end of his broadcast on Thursday night describing his time as host of the show as one of his greatest challenges and one of his greatest joys.
“My time is up,” Noah said to audible gasps from the crowd. “Yeah, but in the most beautiful way, honestly.” He called hosting the show, which he took over from longtime host Jon Stewart in 2015, “one of my greatest challenges and one of my greatest joys.”
But after seven years, he added, “I feel like it’s time.”
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Noah went on to say that he came to the decision after he was finally able to get back out on the road as a stand-up comedian after two years of hosting the show from his New York apartment.
“I miss going to other countries and putting on shows,” he said. “I miss just being everywhere and doing everything.”
After thanking everyone who helped him get where he ended up, Noah said, “I never dreamed I would be here,” comparing himself to the title character of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who was “handed the keys” by Stewart’s Willy Wonka.
