Comedian Hasan Minhaj is emerging as a leading candidate for the prestigious host role at Comedy Central’s acclaimed “Daily Show”.
According to Variety, the ongoing search for a successor to Trevor Noah has been an intense bake-off among top comedians, and Minhaj’s name has risen to the forefront. READ MORE: John Mulaney Reveals He Turned Down Offer To Replace Jon Stewart On ‘The Daily Show’ Minhaj, not new to “Daily Show”, was part of the show’s team of faux “correspondents” between 2014 and 2018.
He then went on to helm his weekly program, “Patriot Act”, on Netflix, showcasing his wit and insightful commentary on current affairs.
As SAG-AFTRA’s 160,000 members were ordered to halt all work under the TV/Theatrical Contracts, the entertainment industry was hit with a production standstill.
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