Trevor Noah is left ‘The Daily Show’ after seven years

In a surprise announcement this week

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Trevor Noah said he will be leaving The Daily Show after hosting the satirical news program for seven years

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After serving as one of the show's Senior International Correspondents for a year

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The 38-year-old South African comedian succeeded long-time host Jon Stewart in 2015

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With big shoes to fill, he quickly established his own brand

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suited for an era where online influence was often greater than that of content on cable

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Trevor Noah's time on The Daily Show required him to delicately cover some crucial moments in American history.

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He wants to dedicate more time to standup comedy

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I spent two years in my apartment," he told the studio audience

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