Trevor Noah is moving on.
The host announced on Thursday’s episode of “The Daily Show” that he will soon be exiting after taking over for Jon Stewart seven years ago.
While reflecting on the fact that his anniversary on the show had come up, he told audiences, “I found myself thinking throughout the time, everything that we’ve gone through … and I realized that after seven years, my time is up.”
He added that he “loved hosting the show,” calling it one of his “greatest challenges” and “joys.”
“After seven years, I feel like it’s time,” he continued, describing that he wants to explore other parts of his life and misses “learning other languages, going to other countries and putting on shows and just being everywhere doing everything.”
He added, “I’m really grateful for every person who is here and even the people who aren’t because they did great things. It’s a weird thing to say, I’m not good at goodbyes and it’s not instant, I’m not disappearing, don’t worry.
“I’m really grateful to a network who believed in this random comedian nobody knew on this side of the world.”
Noah, 38, further said he “never dreamed” of being in the position he was, telling audiences that he won’t be leaving until they find his replacement.
Moments before his announcement, a source told Decider that Noah would be announcing his departure from the show during Thursday’s episode.
Paramount later confirmed the news to Variety with a statement that read, “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years.
“With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps. 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.”
Back in 2015, the South African comedian took over “The Daily Show” under plenty of scrutinies.
Many viewers had an issue with Stewart’s replacement after old tweets resurfaced that could be seen as anti-semitic. Some of his old routines also came to light where he made seemingly derogatory jokes about Aboriginal women.
He told Variety in 2020, “I will say the first two years were horrible — and it was horrible because I had taken over one of America’s most beloved institutions.
“And even though Jon Stewart had passed over the reins to me, it was essentially a year of people telling me I shouldn’t be doing the job and I was unworthy of being in that seat. And I continued to believe that.”
However, Noah’s professional life isn’t the only thing that’s changing as he is rumored to be dating singer Dua Lipa, 27.
The two were spotted on a romantic dinner in New York City on Wednesday night.
“They were quietly sat away from everyone else at restaurant,” an eyewitness told the Daily Mail, who was the first to share pics of their evening. “It was clear they were into each other and sat close together throughout the meal.”
The insider further revealed that the two “left together and walked,” stopping a few times “for long embraces” and even “kissed.”
