Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart as Daily Show host

LOS ANGELES, CA (KTRK) -- Earlier this year, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart announced he would be stepping down and now we know who will replace him.

Comedy Central announced Monday morning that Trevor Noah will fill Stewart's seat. Noah joined the Daily Show in 2014 as a contributor. The South African stand-up comic has hosted numerous shows, including his own late night talk show in his native country, Tonight with Trevor Noah.

Noah will replace Stewart later this year.