South African comedian and TV show host, Trevor Noah,has formally left his position as host of the American late-night show The Daily Show.
PUNCH METRO on September reported that Noah announced that he would be exiting the show at the end of the season.
In a latest development, Noah on Thursday finally said his goodbyes.
“I’m grateful to you, every single one of you,” he said. “I’m so grateful. I remember when we started the show, we couldn’t get enough people to fill an audience.”
He further thanked those who “hate to watch” the show for boosting the ratings.
In his moving speech, Noah made a point of expressing his gratitude to a black woman who, in his words, served as the source of his “great ideas.”
He said, “This is random, for some, but special shout-out to Black women. I’ve often been credited with having these grand ideas. People are like, ‘Trevor, you’re so smart.’ I’m like, ‘Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think has shaped me, nourished me and formed me?’
“I always tell people, if you truly want to learn about America, talk to Black women. Unlike everybody else, Black women can’t afford to f**k and find out.”
Although his replacement has not been made official, a number of famous guests will serve as the show’s hosts when the new season debuts in January 2023.
