Roy Wood Jr. Quits ‘The Daily Show’ As Search For Permanent Host Awkwardly Continues, X Users Are Angry
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Roy Wood Jr. has announced that he will not be returning to The Daily Show when it resumes later this month because Comedy Central won’t stop playing around in his face and make him the show’s new host already.
OK, he didn’t say all that.
What he did say in a recent interview with NPR is that he hasn’t been offered the job as permanent host of the show, which has placed him in a situation where he has to figure out his next move, which doesn’t include continuing on as a correspondent don’t the show, which has been his role for eight seasons.
“I can’t come up with Plan B is while still working with Plan A,” Wood told NPR. “The job of correspondent…it’s not really one where you can juggle multiple things. I think eight years is a good run.”
Wood said he actually doesn’t know whether or not he’s being considered to be the new HNIC of The Daily Show, but, at this point, it really doesn’t matter. We all know what they say about closed mouths.
“What could they really say?” Wood responded when asked how Comedy Central responded to the news that he was leaving. “[They’re] not going to give me the job just to keep me.”
Wood said there’s no love lost between him and the network or the showrunners. In fact, he indicated that he would consider sticking around if Comedy Central suddenly got itself together and made the right (not to mention obviously AF) decision and made him the new host.
“If you’re offered the chance to host The Daily Show at any point in your life…you have to stop for a second and consider that,” he said. “The next question becomes, ‘What does The Daily Show look like in 2024? And what does late night look like in 2024?”
Yeah, we love you, Roy. Any platform that lets you get away simply didn’t deserve you.
Meanwhile, On X, where the general consensus seems to be that it’s the show’s and the network’s loss and that both are fumbling a great talent, folks are not quite as forgiving.
See the reactions below.
1.
Comedy Central is considering 3 candidates
1. a bankrobber wig taped to a mop handle
2. That guy who did that 1 thing you don’t remember because no one saw it but the white press LOVED IT
3. The Black guy w/ proven ability & 8 yrs experience DOING THE ACTUAL JOB
Tough choice https://t.co/jXslxC4lAn
— Michael Harriot (@michaelharriot) September 28, 2023
2.
If it was his they would’ve given it to him. He’s doing the right thing cause they’re wasting his time.
— Ocho Medio (@WhatevrNevrmnd) October 5, 2023
3.
Very very curious why they want to test all new hosts when Roy Wood Jr is right there, he’s been killing it for years, and he smashed his hosting week. Super curious why they think he’s not the right fit. I want to hear them say out loud why
cause
— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) September 27, 2023
4.
The Daily Show really expected Roy Wood Jr. to hang back, ready to be the dynamic sidekick, and watch as they wooed far less interesting (and qualified) people searching for someone to pass him over for host.
Just PLAYING in this man’s face. pic.twitter.com/HOACrwH7zO
— Darth Ro (@BookBlerd) October 5, 2023
5.
the daily show not giving the job to roy wood jr. is the tv show equivalent of throwing a pass from the goal line instead of handing it off to beastmode https://t.co/vEJmsJsjpZ
— mike taddow
(@MikeTaddow) October 5, 2023
6.
Then checked in with me that evening to see how it had gone. This was on a day when he was also in the field doing his super difficult job. All this to say, can’t imagine having someone both that talented and that good a leader around and playing in his face, but that’s just me!
— Ashley Nicole Black (@ashleyn1cole) October 5, 2023
7.
Literally every comic and writer I know has concluded that roy wood Jr is the hands down best choice for daily show anchor. If they didn’t pick him that show is cooked
— Jake Flores (@feraljokes) October 6, 2023
8.
Why is Comedy Central playing in Roy Wood Jr’s face???? He is so excellent. And funny! Smart! Interesting. What more do they want?
— roxane gay (@rgay) September 27, 2023
9.
roy wood jr: i think i would be a great candidate as a host of the dai-
executives: pic.twitter.com/RliOuudMHt
— zeke | 0 day(s) without
(@hedeedit) September 28, 2023
10.
Imagine not knowing what you have and letting someone amazing walk away. #Damn.
@roywoodjr Jr. is leaving @TheDailyShow as search for new host continues https://t.co/IrD79STmhu
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) October 5, 2023
11.
Roy Wood Jr. is the man.
We are all just passing through. Thank the Creator and the Ancestors that you’re spending your trip this time around being a strong link in the anchoring chain that keeps us grounded, sane and happy.
Thank you for being you. We got you!
https://t.co/Qh30za7pAH
— Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr) October 6, 2023
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