- “”We couldn’t fill an audience when we started the performance,” he said. “
- I don’t take empty chairs for granted.
- Noah leaves The Daily Show.
Noah leaves The Daily Show.
Noah, 38, ended his seven-year reign Thursday night.
In a clip of his farewell monologue, posted hours before the program airs, the late night host thanked fans and the “amazing” Black women in his life, saying they were “a lot of the reason why I’m here.”
“We couldn’t fill an audience when we started the performance,” he said. “I don’t take empty chairs for granted.
“Every seat that’s ever been full to see me, I appreciate it because I know there’s an empty seat behind it, so thank you,” he said. “Thanks to viewers and clip-sharers.”
Noah also thanked “everyone who’s had an opinion, even if it’s a criticism… I want to say I appreciate those individuals. Even the ones that hate-watch, you still brought up the ratings so thank you, I’m forever thankful to you.”
Noah credited his success to the “bright” Black women in his life and in America.
“Special shout out to Black women. I’ve frequently been attributed with having lofty ideas. People say, ‘Oh Trevor, you’re so clever.’ I’m like, ‘Who do you think taught me? Who do you think moulded, nurtured, and created me?'” From my mom, grandma, aunt, and other Black women in my life and America.
Noah said, “If you want to understand about America, go to Black ladies because they can’t afford to f—- around and find out.”
“Black people know how terrible it is when things go wrong, particularly in America, but everywhere Black people reside, it’s harder,” he said. Black ladies know what s—- is and what occurs when things go wrong.
The late night presenter hailed Roxane Gay, Tressie McMillan Cottom, Zoé Samudzi, and Tarana Burke “great, wonderful women” and thanked them for “informing me, educating me, arguing with me.”
“Do yourself a favor: if you want to know what to do or how to do it, or the best or most equitable manner, talk to Black women,” he said. “Thank you everybody. It’s been an honor.
Craig Kilborn hosted The Daily Show’s 1996 debut. Noah took over Jon Stewart’s satirical news desk in 2015.
Noah announced his resignation in a September tweet.
“I felt a lot of appreciation,” he said.
“So many individuals make this happen, and I want to thank the audience for an incredible seven years,” he said. “It’s been wild. When we began, so many people didn’t believe in us. It was a reckless gamble to make. What a ride it’s been.”
“I never anticipated that, and I found myself thinking about the Trump administration, the epidemic, and the voyage,” said Noah. “After seven years, I understood my time was over, but in a lovely manner.”
Noah said, “I’ve enjoyed hosting the program. It’s been one of my biggest challenges and pleasures. I’ve liked trying to make people laugh even when the tales are really s——y. But after seven years, it’s time.”
After the news, he told The Hollywood Reporter he agreed.
Noah: “Maybe I’m not American, but I think everything should end.” “A lot of American business and media is like, ‘Keep it going as long as possible,’ but I believe it’s healthy for things to finish when they’re still in a good position. I want to go before I’m burned out because I have other things I’d want to accomplish.
Chris McCarthy hailed Noah before his departure.
“We wish to appreciate Trevor for his numerous efforts,” he stated. “Trevor revolutionized the program, as did Jon Stewart before him, and we’re eager to reimagine it with this fantastic array of talent and correspondents, along with the Daily Show staff.”
Noah’s third standup special, I Wish You Would, is streaming on Netflix. The Daily Show returns on Jan. 17 with Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, D.L. Hughley, Leslie Jones, John Leguizamo, Hasan Minhaj, Kal Penn, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Marlon Wayans as guest hosts.
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