As Trevor Noah’s impending departure from The daily News Fast approaching, Comedy Central has announced an impressive lineup of guest presenters to take over through fall 2023, when a permanent presenter is expected. Is this some kind of audition or a way to bid more time? They need to know that and we need to find out.
The roster of guest presenters includes an impressive range of gender and racial talent including Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones, Sarah Silverman, Hasan Minhaj, John Leguizamo, Al Franken, DL Hughley, Kal Penn, Wanda Sykes and Marlon Wayans, per meeting.
The show’s schedule has not yet been released, but the guest presenters will take up their positions on January 17, following Noah’s departure on December 8, which will put the show on a mid-season hiatus.
In a statement received from Weekly entertainmentChris McCarthy, President and CEO of Paramount Media Networks, said, “As we kick off Trevor’s last week, we want to thank him for his many contributions.”
He continued, “Trevor redefined the show, just like Jon Stewart before him, and as we look to the future, we look forward to redefining it once again with the help of this incredible roster of talent and correspondents, along with the immensely talented.” to design Daily show Team.”
Back in September, Noah announced his departure from the late-night show after taking on the role of host in 2015. In a statement, the network said: “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years. Since there is no timetable for his departure, we are working together on the next steps,” per diversity.
From now on, meeting claims that “Comedy Central is open to who will succeed him” and that producers are interested in a “hosting duo or trio.” Their sources state that Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper are being considered as Noah’s permanent replacements.
The view better watch out because it sounds like The daily News is new competition.