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The end of an era on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” is fast approaching and the network has announced at least the first phase of plans for what happens next.
Following the impending departure of longtime host Trevor Noah, the network shared this week that comedians including Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, DL Hughley, Leslie Jones, John Leguizamo, Hasan Minhaj, Kal Penn, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Marlon Wayans Veterans will be involved in this. host of the late-night show beginning Tuesday, January 17, as part of his “next chapter”.
Comedy Central said that “The Daily Show” correspondents and contributors are also set to host “with additional details to be announced.”
“As we enter Trevor’s final weeks, we want to thank him for his many contributions,” said Chris McCarthy, President/CEO of Paramount Media Networks, according to the network statement.
Trevor redefined the show, as did Jon Stewart before him, and as we look to the future, we look forward to helping the immensely talented ‘Daily Show’ team as well as this incredible list of talent and correspondents Excited to make it again. ,
Noah’s final show is set to air this Thursday. The network has not yet announced whether the guest hosts will stick around indefinitely or if a permanent, personal host will be named anytime soon.
“The Daily Show” airs at 11:00 pm ET/PT on Comedy Central and is available the following morning on Paramount+.