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CBS News reported that Stewart “broke the news” during a live taping session Tuesday. Later, Comedy Central tweeted this message:
“For the better part of the last two decades, we have had the incredible honor and privilege of working with Jon Stewart. His comedic brilliance is second to none. Jon has been at the heart of Comedy Central, championing and nurturing the best talen in the industry, in front of and behind the camera. Through his unique voice and vision, The Daily Show has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come. Jon will remain at the helm of The Daily Show until later this year. He is a comic genius, generous with his time and talen, and will always be a part of the Comedy Central family.”
With this confirmation, many questions still remain. Who will replace him? Could anyone really replace Stewart, who has been with the show for 16 years and multiple Emmy Awards? Is this it for?The Daily Show? Also, why? On the heels of Stephen Colbert’s retirement from?The Colbert Report and John Oliver’s departure from?The Daily Show?television is losing some of its greatest comedic minds. Who?will be next to fill that huge void?
H/T: The Washington Post
