Comedian Trevor Noah announced he is leaving the American satirical news and talk show The Daily Show, after a seven-year run.
The 38-year-old said he was “filled with gratitude for the journey” but that there was “another part of my life that I want to carry on exploring”.
Noah announced the news at the end of his show on Thursday night, prompting shocked gasps from the studio audience.
He added the exact date of his departure would be announced later and that he would continue as host in the meantime.
Since joining the The Daily Show in 2015, Noah went on to become one of the highest-paid hosts on television. Here is everything you need to know about his fame and salary.
What is Trevor Noah famous for?
Noah is a comedian, writer and host who began his career in his native South Africa, releasing a string of stand-up specials and hosting a late-night talk show called Tonight with Trevor Noah before relocating to the US in 2011.
Following his move, he made appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman and was a panelist on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats.
In 2015, he was chosen to take over the Daily Show on the Comedy Central network. Since then, he has gained recognition throughout the world and received various television accolades.
What is Trevor Noah’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Trevor has an estimated net worth of a whopping $100 million (£89 million) in 2022.
Noah took home $5-8 million per season in the first two years of joining The Daily Show.
This sum increased to $16 million in September 2017, when he signed an extension of his contract with Viacom.
His “seven-figure book deals”, podcast and tours helped augment his fortune over the years.
His memoir Born a Crime, which was published in 2016 will be adapted for the big screen starring Lupita Nyong’o as his mother.
