Comedy Central(LOS ANGELES) — Upcoming Daily Show host Trevor Noah faced TV critics Wednesday in Beverly Hills, and talked about the pressure of taking over for Jon Stewart.
Noah made one thing clear when asked about his transition from comedian to host of the Comedy Central program: “I’m not in the news business. I’m still in the comedy business, and that’s the most important thing Jon Stewart left with me.”
The show won’t change, but he says the perspective can’t help but change.
The South African comedian explained, “If you look at the issues in America right now, let’s say just around racial inequality, Jon and I come from totally different points of view. Jon would have to empathize. I, myself, come from a different place.”
He does feel the weight of taking over the franchise, commenting, “There’s an immense pressure for me personally to live up to that legacy to keep that flagship going.”
Stewart’s last show as Daily Show host is next Thursday. Noah’s first is September 28.
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