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Comedian Trevor Noah tapped as new host of 'The Daily Show'
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Mar 30, 2015
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Comedian Trevor Noah tapped as new host of 'The Daily Show'
Comedy Central has announced a replacement for Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show": a 31-year-old South African comedian named Trevor Noah.
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Comedy Central has announced a replacement for Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show": a 31-year-old South African comedian named Trevor Noah.

For decades, late night television has been dominated by white men, but that's about to change. 

Comedy Central has announced a replacement for Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show": a 31-year-old South African comedian named Trevor Noah. 

Noah first appeared on the late night program just a few months ago:

New York Times culture reporter

joined Take Two to talk about what Trevor Noah might bring to "The Daily Show" host seat.