Trevor Noah

South African-born comedian feels 'it's time' after seven years as host.

“I spent two years in my apartment [during Covid], not on the road,” Noah told his studio audience late on Thursday. It was not known who would succeed him. His reign on The Daily Show on

Comedian Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the program after hosting it for seven years, indicating he ...

"I spent two years in my apartment (during Covid-19), not on the road. But after seven years, I feel like it's time," Noah said. - "I spent two years in my apartment, not on the road.

The South African comedian took over the hosting of the show back in 2015 when Jon Stewart left. Noah said that he wanted to devote more time to stand-up comedy ...

"After the seven years, my time is up but in the most beautiful way. Noah said that he wanted to devote more time to stand-up comedy. 'My time is up': Trevor Noah to leave 'The Daily Show'

The South African-born comedian Trevor Noah announced that he would be leaving 'The Daily Show' after seven years as the host. The 38-year-old shared his ...

[Breakfast with Martin Bester](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/breakfast-martin-bester/)', weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news), the actual time of his departure is yet to be confirmed, and he will continue as host until then. Noah later added: "After the seven years, my time is up, but in the most beautiful way, honestly. It's something that I never expected." "I just [find] myself filled with gratitude for the journey. I still think it was a crazy choice, this random African," Noah said during the taping.

Noah made the announcement in a recorded segment posted on Twitter on Thursday night US time. He took over the role from comedian Jon Stewart, who transformed ...

“But after seven years, I feel like it’s time.” “Don’t worry. Noah made the announcement in a recorded segment posted on Twitter on Thursday night US time.

Noah announced Thursday he is leaving the show, seven years after he took over as host from Jon Stewart.

If you don't like it, don't listen to me." "I'm just trying to unify," Bad Bunny said. and I realized that after the seven years, my time is up," he said on Thursday night's episode before a shocked audience. "I think [BLM] started with good intentions," she said. Noah, a native of South Africa, joked, "Why didn't they get an American to host? "I found myself thinking throughout the time, everything we've gone through – the Trump presidency, the pandemic, just the journey ...

The South African comedian said he missed traveling after being grounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. “I spent two years in my apartment, not on the road,” he said ...

“I spent two years in my apartment, not on the road,” he said. “I’ve loved hosting this show, it’s been one of my greatest challenges and one of my greatest joys,” Noah said. “My time is up,” the 38-year-old said in video on the show’s Twitter account.

The current 'Daily Show' host announced he is leaving, sparking speculation over who will fill the chair. The possibilities include two current and one ...

Bee is well-connected, well-respected and a former member of the Comedy Central family, which makes her a likely choice to succeed Noah (and the network will be under pressure to choose a woman, because of the current dearth in late night). Also a current Daily Show correspondent, Wood has exceptional reporting skills, honed from a background in journalism during college and beyond, and a fantastic delivery style. [Late Night with Seth Meyers](https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberleespeakman/2022/01/04/seth-meyers-cancels-shows-after-testing-positive-for-covid/?sh=45cd6abc538a) and host of [The Amber Ruffin Show](https://www.forbes.com/sites/zoechristenjones/2020/10/23/its-always-been-amber-ruffins-show/?sh=343cf95914b6) on Peacock, Ruffin may be the most obvious replacement for Noah. (And bonus points if her executive producer, Jenny Hagel, were to come with Ruffin to Comedy Central—they often appear in segments with Meyers, and they make a fantastic team.) Chieng would be the first Asian late night host on a major network. Occupying one of the premier spots in late night, Noah’s influence has gone far beyond ratings, which are modest by television standards.

Comedian Trevor Noah, who will step down from "The Daily Show" after hosting for seven years, did not say when his final episode would be.

(In an episode of the late-night program airing shortly after, Noah [jokingly referred](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=243wWj9haKQ) to Wolf’s performance as “disgraceful.”) He also hosted the past two Grammy Awards ceremonies, the latter shortly before he [headlined April’s White House correspondents’ dinner](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/04/30/trevor-noah-white-house-correspondents-dinner/?itid=lk_inline_manual_18) — making him the first comedian to do so since former “Daily Show” contributor Michelle Wolf stirred controversy with her set in 2018. “I sort of felt like ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ” Noah recalled Thursday. “ ‘The Daily Show’ is back, with its essential wit and irreverence intact.” He didn’t reveal when his final episode will be but said his departure is “not instant.” [Jon Stewart](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/08/07/jon-stewarts-last-daily-show-a-sentimental-sign-off-from-the-b-s-detector/?itid=lk_inline_manual_10), who hosted the show for more than 15 years, loyal viewers were skeptical.

Dua Lipa and Trevor Noah have sparked dating rumours following a romantic date night in New York City.

[this tabloid](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11264089/Dua-Lipa-27-Trevor-Noah-38-spark-romance-rumors-theyre-seen-KISSING-dinner-NYC.html). [Are Brad Pitt And Emily Ratajkowski Dating?](/news/brad-pitt-emily-ratajkowski-dating/) [Mohamed Hadid Responds To Gigi And Leonardo DiCaprio Dating Rumours](/news/mohamed-hadid-responds-gigi-leonardo-dicaprio-dating/) [Dua Lipa](/artists/dua-lipa/) and Trevor Noah are the latest A-listers to spark dating rumours after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a romantic date night.

Dua Lipa and Trevor Noah are reportedly dating after pictures emerged of them kissing and hugging after having dinner in New York City.

And Trevor was previously in an on off relationship with actor Minka Kelly. He has not yet confirmed when his final appearance on The Daily Show will be be. The Trump presidency, the pandemic, just the journey, more pandemic and I realise that after the seven years, my time is up.” Soon after, Trevor and Minka were said to be dating again before ending their relationship in May this year. They left together and walked, stopping for long embraces and on the second kiss with hugs." [completely random](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a41424541/new-celeb-dating-rumours-brad-pitt-em-rata/).

Just after we learned Trevor Noah will leave 'The Daily Show,' the man was spotted on a surprise date night.

Fun couple, if you ask me: Dua dates way the heck up after splitting with the 23-year-old Hadid kid, and Noah, you know, goes out with frickin' Dua Lipa. (Trump presidency, pandemic, burning planet...) So, I'd like to kindly U-Turn this story into another Trevor Noah-centric tale, where the man seemingly did exactly what I'd try to do if I quit my incredibly stressful job of seven years: start dating Dua Lipa! While reminiscing about his seven-year anniversary hosting the show, Noah announced, somewhat abruptly, that his "time is up." It’s been absolutely amazing." "What a journey’s it’s been. [Trevor Noah's](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a55767/trevor-noah-traffic-stop/) most recent episode of [The Daily Show](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a36994/jon-stewart-final-daily-show-best-moments/), the [comedian](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g35381523/best-comedies-of-all-time/) treated the live audience to a bittersweet surprised.

Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa were spotted kissing a day before he announced his departure from "The Daily Show."

In his announcement on Thursday, September 29, 2022, he told the audience, “It has been seven years since we started The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission from the sale. The journey we’ve been on together has been wild.” He continued, “There’s so many people who make this thing come together. The 38-year-old comedian has hosted the show for seven years after Jon Stewart left the show in 2014. [obtained pictures of the two](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11264089/Dua-Lipa-27-Trevor-Noah-38-spark-romance-rumors-theyre-seen-KISSING-dinner-NYC.html) cuddling it up, “They were quietly sat away from everyone else at the restaurant. The two were spotted in downtown New York City on a late-night date.

Noah increasingly looked like a performer who was growing beyond the grind of a late-night Comedy Central show. If he doesn't find a new perch in the genre, ...

In his first episode as host, Noah joked about reports that better-known celebrities like Chris Rock had turned down the job by cracking "once more, a job Americans rejected, is now being done by an immigrant." Now he's ready for something new that doesn't including regularly hosting The Daily Show, stepping down as the most prominent non-white host in late night. His profile was growing outside of the show as well. Noah took over The Daily Show in September 2015. partisanship while exploring deeply issues affecting people of color and expanding the show's online footprint. And from my spot in the room, he scored tremendously, relying on a quick wit and ready charm to leaven even his sharpest jabs. In the traditional showbiz world, one possible next step for Noah would be a network TV gig, offering a bigger paycheck, wider audience and greater exposure. Since ABC's host Jimmy Kimmel just re-upped for three more years and all the top dog late night hosts are relatively young, taking Corden's gig might require Noah to wait an awfully long while for his shot at the big job. He managed to sound even-handed while chiding us American journalists to produce work worthy of the press freedoms we have. He had to tell jokes sharp enough to resonate with his savvy audience of journalists and politicos, but not so cutting that they seemed nasty or ill-intentioned. It's later in the evening in a spot where he would always be No. "I miss learning other languages.

Spotted out looking pretty couple-y this week? Soon-to-be-former Daily Show host Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa.

[year](https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/trevor-noah-and-minka-kelly-apparently-broke-up.html) while Lipa split from Hadid sibling Anwar Hadid last year. [Soon-to-be-former Daily Show host](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/trevor-noah-leaving-daily-show-1235388893/) Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa. [soft-launching](https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/what-is-soft-launch-september.html) their relationships.

'The Daily Show' host Trevor Noah and pop star Dua Lipa were spotted together the day before he announced the end of his seven-year run on the show.

[taking over](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2021-06-15/trevor-noah-daily-show) the post from comedian Jon Stewart. He criticized President Trump, [hosted luminaries](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-07-22/the-daily-show-7-most-memorable-guests), weathered [the volatile COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-09-10/covid-19-donald-trump-trevor-noah-bob-woodward) and even feuded with [rapper Kanye West](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-17/kanye-west-suspended-instagram-trevor-noah-post) during his run. [Noah hosted](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-04-04/grammys-2022-best-moments) in Las Vegas last April and where the English singer presented with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The “Born a Crime” author “It was clear they were into each other and sat close together throughout the meal.” The “Cold Heart” singer split from her longtime boyfriend, model Anwar Hadid — brother of models Gigi and Bella Hadid — in December.

The South African comedian announced his exit from Comedy Central's flagship late-night program last night, saying that his “time is up.”

[would be leaving The Late Late Show](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/04/james-corden-will-exit-the-late-late-show-in-2023) in 2023. Late-night television stalwart Conan O’Brien’s long-running TBS late-night program, [Conan](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/06/conan-obrien-bids-a-smart-and-stupid-farewell-to-conan-and-linear-tv-finale-recap), came to an end in 2021. [a five-year contract](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/trevor-noah-scores-5-year-daily-show-contract-extension-at-comedy-central-1038921/) with Comedy Central to host The Daily Show, which means his contract is up. “As we look ahead, we’re excited for the next chapter in the 25+ year history of The Daily Show as it continues to redefine culture through sharp and hilarious social commentary, helping audiences make sense of the world around them.” With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps,” said the network. Per Matthew Belloni’s Puck [newsletter](https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-mgm-whispers-bond-politics/), Noah makes an eight-figure salary, which would possibly be renegotiated if he were to extend his contract. “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years. He went on to express his gratitude for having been chosen to man the Daily Show desk, reflecting on his tenure on the show. It’s been one of my greatest joys. It’s been one of my greatest challenges. The comedian shared his intended departure during Thursday’s show, saying, “I feel like it’s time.” The South African comedian was relatively unknown in the US before being tapped to replace longtime Daily Show host Jon Stewart in 2015, a choice that Noah called “a crazy bet to make” during his remarks on Thursday’s telecast.

Africa's most famous funnyman and TV star, the South African stand-up comedian and author Trevor Noah, is leaving his job as the host of Comedy Central's ...

I hope that the show continues to recognise the importance of diversity. It is vital that TV satire shows continue to highlight and critique political and social issues. American late-night comedy has become a highly saturated space with lots of different programmes vying for the attention of audiences who are leaving TV in favour of digital platforms. The appeal of successful satirists like him is that they are on the audiences’ side, they articulate citizen concerns and anger on a public stage but in a funny and compelling way. These unique perspectives have caught the attention of a younger and more diverse global audience that have been introduced to The Daily Show via Noah. The American late-night comedy scene is very male, white, and American.

Dua Lipa was recently spotted having a romantic date in New York City with "The Daily Show" host, Trevor Noah. Is Dua dating Trevor? Here's what we know.

A source at the time did say that they had "been broken up for a while” and that “there is no ill will and everything is amicable between them.” [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11264089/Dua-Lipa-27-Trevor-Noah-38-spark-romance-rumors-theyre-seen-KISSING-dinner-NYC.html) obtained photos of Dua and Trevor "kissing and hugging on a cozy night out" at Jamaican restaurant Miss Lily's in New York City. "I want to be able to just be happy in this relationship without having other people’s opinions." "They were quietly sat away from everyone else at restaurant," the insider said. They left together and walked, stopping for long embraces and on the second kiss with hugs." "It was clear they were into each other and sat close together throughout the meal.