Trevor Noah dropped by a recent edition of SiriusXM’s “Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart” podcast, where the “Daily Show” host opened up about his initial reluctance to step into the shoes of previous host Jon Stewart — and what Stewart told him that ultimately changed his mind.
According to Noah, an exec producer on “The Daily Show” had discovered Noah’s standup comedy routines online, and convinced Stewart to check him out.
After getting to know Noah’s comedy voice, Stewart was convinced he’d be his ideal successor. However, when Stewart first approached Noah about taking over for him, his response floored Stewart. READ MORE: James Corden Threatens To Kick Trevor Noah Off His Show After He Makes Extravagant ‘Late Late Show’ Entrance
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