Comedian Trevor Noah was an unexpected addition to satirical news show
The Daily Show
after Jon Stewart's 16-year tenure. After all, he had only been a contributor for about one year, totaling only five appearances, at the time of his appointment. On top of that, Trevor was a South African-born black man who still retained his accent. Nevertheless, Noah took over
The Daily Show
and has proved a successful and competent host. He has been nominated and won several awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series in 2017. Despite producing daily episodes for much of the year, Trevor continues to perform stand-up for his fans, has written two books (
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
and
The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library
) and produced other programs. In addition, he has made appearances, including some cameos, on other series and podcasts.
Although Trevor's short career as a correspondent on
The Daily Show
might have made him an unlikely pick for a host, it's not surprising that the show would propel Noah into stardom. Former
Daily Show
correspondents have moved on to their own shows and successful acting careers, among them Steve Carell,
Stephen Colbert
, John Oliver and
Samantha Bee
. Noah's path differed from Carell's, Oliver's and Bee's, however. He started his comedy career in 2002 in his native South Africa, later moving to American and British talk shows after a warm reception from fans and critics. Noah performed a steady stream of comedy specials before eventually relocating to the US in 2011 and becoming a correspondent on
The Daily Show
. He shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, Noah will host
The Daily Show
until at least 2022.
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Trevor Noah will be embarking on the Loud & Clear tour that consists mostly of American stops. The tour also has legs in Abu Dhabi and multiple stops in the United Kingdom.
Trevor's tour includes stops at the Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington,
du Forum
in Abu Dhabi,
Madison Square Garden
, Tucson Music Hall,
Staples Center
in Los Angeles and London's
O2 Arena
.
The comedian will be performing mostly in arenas and larger theaters, so it won't be an intimate show. Trevor Noah is a seasoned comedian outside of
The Daily Show
, and fans can view his previous performances on such shows as
Son of Patricia
and
Afraid of the Dark
on Netflix. Noah has yet to release a comedy special based on his current Loud & Clear tour, so the content should be fresh even for fans who have previously seen him perform or watched his specials.
The Daily Show
is a satirical news program with a political slant. While Trevor Noah doesn't shy away from politics and societal issues such as racism and skin color in his stand-up act, the format is much different from the faux-news show with its shorter segments and contributors besides Trevor himself.
Trevor Noah uses his experience as an African, a black man, an immigrant and a comedian to craft one-of-a-kind jokes. He often discusses social issues and racism, and his comedy is tinged with politics. For example, he's used Barack Obama and President Donald Trump in his stand-up.