Jon Stewart made an announcement on Tuesday that he would step down from “The Daily Show.” Stewart has helmed “The Daily Show” for over 16 years. This announcement comes as a huge shock, especially since “The Colbert Report” ended so recently.
“In my heart, I know it is time for someone else,” Stewart said during the Tuesday taping of “The Daily Show.” Stewart has no concrete plans for his departure, nor does Comedy Central. The network has stated that “The Daily Show” will “endure for years to come.”
That being said, it’s time to begin the nonstop speculation about Stewart’s successor.
Or we can end it right now, because it should be Jessica Williams.
Williams joined “The Daily Show” at 22, which is amazing because I was working a dead-end job at a movie theater at 22. She is immensely tal
ented and tough as nails. Williams has consistently succeeded in exposing racism, sexism, and privilege in everyday life.
Williams is exactly what “The Daily Show” needs. She has the experience and she has the talent–not to mention she’s funny as hell. Besides, I don’t want to see some random white dude. Only 3 out of 21 late-night programs feature a host who isn’t a heterosexual white male. None of these hosts are women. It’s 2015, late-night television doesn’t need to be a white boys club.
“The Daily Show” is often seen as a launchpad for huge comedy stars–and I think they’ve found one in Williams. It’ll be awhile before we have any idea of who is taking over “The Daily Show,” but you know who I’m rooting for.
UPDATE: Jessica Williams says she will not host “The Daily Show”–and that’s okay. She’s a cool lady and I’m excited to see what she does next.
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