Final round of applause for Trevor Noah. The South African presenter and comedian said goodbye Thursday night to the daily programComedy Central’s flagship show that he had hosted for 7 years.
To close the show, Trevor Noah sent an emotional farewell message thanking everyone who watched. the daily program and praises black women for their support.
“I’m grateful to each and every one of you. I remember when the show started, there weren’t enough people to fill an audience,” he said with tears in his eyes. .
“Don’t be sad,” he continues. “I don’t feel like seven years have passed. […] It’s been a crazy adventure.”
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Following his speech, Trevor Noah received numerous video tributes from the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Issa Rae, Kamala Harris, Tracy Ross, and Hillary Clinton.
Last October, Trevor Noah announced his departure in a live statement on the set of the daily program. He explained that he wanted to dedicate himself more to humor and put on shows all over the world.
When he came to the helm of the flagship satirical talk show in 2015, the challenge was daunting for this little-known South African comedian in the United States, especially since he had to replace American television legend Jon Stewart.
But during seven years marked by the presidency of Donald Trump and the Covid pandemic, Trevor Noah imposed his uniqueness and his point of view as a thirty-year-old mestizo in an American society tormented by the racial issue.
His success has established him among the voices that count in American humor, allowing him to invite figures such as Barack Obama, Bill Gates or Anthony Fauci. From now on, Trevor Noah is the host of prestigious evenings in the United States, such as the Grammy Awards (2021, 2022), the music industry awards or the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (2022).
Source: BFM TV
