Trevor Noah Only Has 57 Days Left as 'Daily Show' Host

Trevor Noah's last day as host of The Daily Show has been announced, along with a timeline for the show's return.

Noah will anchor the show for the final time on December 8, while a special "celebratory look back at his greatest moments" will air on December 5, Comedy Central said on Wednesday in a release obtained by Newsweek. The Daily Show is expected to return with a new host on January 17, 2023. Additional details on the reconfigured show were said to be "forthcoming."

The South African comedian, who replaced long-serving Daily Show host Jon Stewart in 2015, announced that it was "time" for him to step down from his hosting duties last month, explaining that he wanted more time to explore other interests that could conflict with the show.

"Trevor is an incredible talent who has left an indelible mark on The Daily Show and we're grateful for his creative partnership over the past seven years," Chris McCarthy, the president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Noah praised McCarthy as "an amazing leader and partner" who had helped him achieve his "dream" working both on camera and behind the scenes. He added that he was "truly excited to see what the future holds" after leaving the show.

Comedy Central declined Newsweek's request for additional comments and information.

While the trajectory of Noah's post-Daily Show career is uncertain, the comedian did hint at what he might do after leaving the show while announcing his exit last month.

In a video shared to The Daily Show's Twitter account on September 29, Noah hinted that he could be set to return to the live stage, explaining that being isolated and "not on the road" during the COVID-19 pandemic had reminded him that he missed being "out there."

"When I got back out there, I realized there's another part of my life out there that I want to carry on exploring," Noah said. "I miss learning other languages. I miss going to other countries and putting on shows."

Comedy Central said that The Daily Show "will embark on a reinvention as it has done so successfully in the past" when it returns in January. In addition to possible format changes, the show will be returning with its fourth-ever host. Prior to Stewart's 16-year reign, the show debuted in 1996 with original host Craig Kilborn, who departed in late 1998.

Speculation over who might take the reins from Noah has been rife since his departure was announced. Popular suggestions have included former Daily Show correspondent Samantha Bee and current correspondents Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng.