John Stewart Leaving The Daily Show End Of This Year

Oh no! John Stewart announced that he is Leaving the Daily Show by the end of this year 2015. He made the big announcement during a taping of the show today.

After John made his announcement, Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless released the following statement:

“For the better part of the last two decades, I have had the incredible honor and privilege of working with Jon Stewart. His comedic brilliance is second to none. Jon has been at the heart of Comedy Central, championing and nurturing the best talent in the industry, in front of and behind the camera. Through his unique voice and vision, The Daily Show has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come. Jon will remain at the helm of The Daily Show until later this year. He is a comic genius, generous with his time and talent, and will always be a part of the Comedy Central family.”