The Daily Show is desperately in need of a host. Trevor Noah said goodbye to America and the coveted host role in September after being tapped to take over for Jon Stewart in 2015. The departure was surprising for many audiences, and behind-the-scenes personnel, who felt blindsided by the hosts' abrupt exit. After careful deliberation, it seems like the well-loved Comedy Central staple has finally found its front runner, and it shouldn’t be surprising to fans.
According to a report from Variety, comedina/actor Hasan Minhaj is being eyed to take over the role. Minhaj was one of the many guest hosts who filled in for Noah as the show continued without a permanent host. The comedian has experience hosting a political satire role, as he had his own show on Netflix called Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which ran for six seasons. His Daily Show experience is also abundant, as he served as a correspondent under both Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah.
