Trevor Noah will quit the ‘Daily Show’ after seven years.

Trevor Noah is reaching the end of his run on “The Daily Show.”

The comedian, who rose from near obscurity to take over the show from Jon Stewart in 2015, plans to leave the flagship Comedy Central series after a seven-year run in which he transformed it for a new generation of fans who prefer social media to cable and broadcast networks.

According to two sources familiar with the situation, Noah communicated his plans to an audience at the program’s recording in New York on Thursday evening. It was unclear when his real departure would occur, or whether the Paramount Global cable network had begun to explore a successor. Noah’s representative, Jill Fritzo, could not be reached for comment right away.

“We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years.  With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps,” the network said in a statement. “As we look ahead, we’re excited for the next chapter in the 25+ year history of ‘The Daily Show’ as it continues to redefine culture through sharp and hilarious social commentary, helping audiences make sense of the world around them.”

Noah’s departure intentions emerge as TV’s late-night lineup begins to dwindle. Yes, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel still appear every weeknight about 11:30 p.m. to make fun of current events and perform celebrity impressions and stunts, but they have less competitors. Executives at Warner Bros. Discovery have cancelled late-night shows hosted by Samantha Bee and Conan O’Brien, with no plans to replace either. Comedy Central used to have three distinct shows, led by Stewart, Colbert, and Chris Hardwick.

There is now only one cable network. “Desus & Mero” on Showtime recently came to an end. James Corden has already stated his intention to leave CBS’ “The Late Late Show” next year, while NBC is no longer interested in airing comedic programming at 1:30 a.m. after parting ways with Lilly Singh in 2021.

One example is Fox News Channel’s “Gutfeld,” which involves host Greg Gutfeld moderating a roundtable discussion of the day’s news and competes with the “Daily Show” time slot. That programme, which has a different audience than Comedy Central, has grown over time.

On Comedy Central’s roster, there are several prospective alternatives for Noah. Desi Lydic, Roy Wood Jr., Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, and Dulcé Sloan are among the host’s vast network of phoney “correspondents.”

Jordan Klepper, who used to host “The Opposition,” a show that aired after “Daily,” is a regular contributor and has gained popularity online for segments in which he visits conservatives at rallies and asks them about the status of the country. In addition, Humor Central has been collaborating with Charlamagne Tha God on a weekly show that combines comedy, commentary, and news.

Noah has worked hard to make the show his own, meeting with various media influencers after hours and developing new “Daily” formats. During commercial breaks, his banter with the audience provided fodder for social-media footage. During the coronavirus outbreak, Noah hosted the show from his apartment, leaning toward more serious issues and interviews in the notion that his audience, which was younger than those who watched his competition on broadcast networks, was interested in more serious conversation. The show went on hiatus in the summer of 2021 to return to a more normal production schedule.

However, the comedian took over the show under great criticism. Stewart, who took over “The Daily Show” from Craig Kilborn in 1999, transformed it into an institution with his investigations into how the news media covered stories. Noah endured a difficult transition when he took the seat. “I will admit the first two years were dreadful — and it was horrible because I had taken over one of America’s most treasured organisations,” he said in 2020 to Variety. “And, despite the fact that Jon Stewart had handed over the reigns, it was practically a year of people telling me I shouldn’t be doing the job and that I was undeserving of being in that position.”

And I kept believing that. You come into this new role and you’re performing a new job, and much of the first year was spent just trying to stay afloat, not getting cancelled, and finding your footing. And the comparison I use is learning to fly a plane while it is in flight. That was how it felt every single day.”

Noah’s departure indicates that late-night programming will be less diversified, especially following the departures of Bee and Singh and the cancellation of Showtime’s “Desus & Mero” programme. That dynamic could influence how Comedy Central management decide to continue.