"Roy Wood Jr. Confirms Hasan Minhaj as 'The Daily Show' Host"

Roy Wood Jr. revealed that Hasan Minhaj was set to take over as host of The Daily Show after Trevor Noah's departure, but plans fell apart following a New Yorker profile. Wood departed the show in October 2023 after eight years as a correspondent, and Minhaj's potential hosting role was called into question after the profile reported that he embellished anecdotes in his standup material. The show had been rotating guest hosts since Noah's exit and recently tapped Jon Stewart as a part-time host.