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Watch Jon Stewart's emotional speech about quitting The Daily Show

Stewart is leaving the programme after sixteen years.

Feb 11th 2015, 7:59 AM 2,964 Views 0 Comments

AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS behind the desk, Jon Stewart has announced that he is leaving The Daily Show.

The comedian made the announcement on last night’s show, to the surprise of many. Stewart said that the franchise didn’t deserve a “restless host” and that it was time to pass the mantle on to somebody else.

In my heart, I know it is time for someone else to have that opportunity.

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Jon Stewart has hosted The Daily Show since 1999 and gave the show its political focus. It is broadcast all over the world and is the longest-running programme on Comedy Central after South Park.

A date for his departure has not been set, but the news has come as a blow to many fans.

Devastated that Jon Stewart is standing down. The thin comic line is breached and the barbarians are upon us.
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) February 11, 2015

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Jon Stewart is leaving @theDailyShow, one of my favourite TV programmes ever. That's major news to get over your morning tea. #BritishGrief
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 11, 2015

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Some have even suggested that he ought to run for President.

#JonStewart better be stepping down to run for president he would win in a heartbeat
— Bassem Masri (@bassem_masri) February 11, 2015

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Please tell me it's so he can run for President. #JonStewart #DailyShow
— Тристрам (@TristramPerry) February 11, 2015

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We live in hope.

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Watch Jon Stewart's emotional speech about quitting The Daily Show