Daily Show host Trevor Noah, who left the show a few months ago, will be replaced by Kal Penn, as the publication - TheWrap reports.
Kal, who hosted the show as a guest in March, went up against four other contestants, including American comedian Hasan Minhaj.
Since Trevor left the show around the end of December, the late-night comedy powerhouse has researched various guest presenters over the past few months to find the best fit.
A list of celebrities appeared on the show's cover cycle from February to March. Names include Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, and Jordan Klepper. The Daily Show saw a 21% increase in ratings between January and mid-April 2023, with the hosts constantly spinning around and making a name for themselves as well. Minhaj and Penn were among the first group of celebrities to have the opportunity to host the show, along with John Leguizamo, Al Franken, Marlon Wayans, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, D.L. Hughley, Wanda Skyes, and Leslie Jones.
Reports suggest that Penn's first host was President Biden, which drew 658,000 viewers. According to TheWrap's ranking analysis, Franken attracted the highest number of viewers at 792,000. Leguizamo and Silverman ranked second and third respectively. Penn came in at #4 in the rankings with an average of 606,000 viewers, while Minhaj followed at #5 with an average of 602,000 viewers.
Who is Kal Penn?
Kal Penn, real name Kalpen Suresh Modi, is an Indian-American who has made a name for himself in Hollywood thanks to a number of films and TV series. He got his breakout role playing an Ivy Leaguer who was stoned in search of delicious little burgers in the hit Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and hasn't since. what to look back on. Penn has appeared in blockbusters such as Superman Returns, The Namesake, action series 24, Designated Survivor, and a small role in The Big Bang Theory. He was also an employee of the Obama administration.
