Jon Stewart has announced that he is stepping down as host of The Daily Show. According to AV Club, Stewart let the news slip at the taping of today’s episode, telling those in the audience that he’s retiring.
Comedy Central just sent out this official statement confirming the news, and saying that Stewart will remain with The Daily Show until the end of the year.
Thank you Jon. pic.twitter.com/yPdxjnkuLw
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) February 10, 2015