Trevor Jon Stewart , 31 , joined The Daily Show as correspondent last December . Now , he has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner to replace Noah . Source told Variety magazine Jon Stewart has made short list of possible hosts . However , no final decision has been reached by Comedy Central bosses . Jon Stewart , from South Africa , is no stranger to covering controversial issues . Has featured on The Tonight Show and Late Show With David Letterman . Comes a month after Stewart said he is stepping down as host this year . The 52-year-old has hosted popular TV program for a whopping 16 years .
Trevor Noah , 31 , joined The Daily Show as correspondent last December . Now , he has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner to replace Jon Stewart . Source told Variety magazine Noah has made short list of possible hosts . However , no final decision has been reached by Comedy Central bosses . Noah , from South Africa , is no stranger to covering controversial issues . Has featured on The Tonight Show and Late Show With David Letterman . Comes a month after Stewart said he is stepping down as host this year . The 52-year-old has hosted popular TV program for a whopping 16 years .