WASHINGTON — The new host of “The Daily Show” will be Trevor Noah. The 31-year-old South African comedian tweeted about his new role.
No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show! — Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 30, 2015
Noah, who has been on the show with Jon Stewart three times, will succeed Stewart after he steps down later this year, The New York Times reports. Comedy Central will make the announcement Monday. Noah grew up in Soweto.