Trevor Noahthe host of Paramount Global PARAA PARAGRAPH-in possession Comedy Centrals He tells The Daily Show he’s leaving the show after being taken over Jon Stewart seven years ago.

What happened: The Daily Show shared a “special message” from Noah, who said: “We laughed together, we cried together.”

“I realized that after seven years, my time was up. I loved hosting the show, it was one of my greatest challenges, it was one of my greatest joys,” he said.

A special message from Trevor Noah pic.twitter.com/lMM8ll51fu

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) 09/30/2022

Noah said his time on the show included the presidency of donald trumpthe pandemic and “more pandemic”.

The comedian said there’s “another part of my life that I want to explore further,” and mentioned that he’s done stand-up comedy and toured.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates congratulated Noah Thursday on his stint at the show.

Gates said he played tennis with Noah in Cape Town and “can’t wait to see” what he does next.

Congratulations @Trevornoah on the incredible run. I always enjoy the fun chats and especially loved playing tennis with you in Cape Town. I know you’re just getting started and can’t wait to see what you do next. https://t.co/qNRmpjCQLO

— Bill Gates (@BillGates) 09/30/2022

Why it matters: Comedy Central said in a statement regarding Noah’s exit that there is “no timeline for his exit, we are working together on the next steps.” reported The New York Times.

The cable channel reportedly said it was “excited for the next chapter” of The Daily Show. According to the Times, it’s unclear who will replace Noah as the show’s next host.

Recently Noah said that the governor of Florida Ron DeSantis was”become the Republican Party‘ and stealing Trump’s tricks and making them our own.

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