Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Host Spot Could Be Filled by Roy Wood Jr

Roy Wood Jr. might quickly get a severe promo over at Comedy Central … we’re informed he remains in the going to take control of for Trevor Noah as the next host on “The Daily Show.”

Sources with direct understanding inform TMZ that Comedy Central executives see Roy as somebody who might possibly end up being the next face of ‘TDS’ … for a number of factors.

Roy signed up with the program in 2015, the exact same year Trevor took control of for Jon Stewart as host, and he’s because turned into one of the program’s most identifiable faces, not to discuss among their leading reporters.

With that in mind, we’re informed CC officers see Roy as a natural fit to be promoted to host … and there’s precedent, as the program promoted from within when Trevor took the reins from Jon.

Our sources state Roy’s agreement is likewise turning up for renewal, and CC officers are nervous he might leave the program since Roy remains in need on the stand-up circuit and he’s likewise getting appeal from current outdoors jobs like “Confess, Fletch.”

We’re informed CC wishes to ensure Roy sticks with the network, and promoting him to host might be the very best method to keep him around.

Our sources state CC officers have actually made it clear to Roy they wish to consult with him to discuss his future as his agreement renewal looms … however he’s NOT been personally informed he’s even a prospect to change Trevor.

The procedure of choosing a follower, we’re informed, remains in the infancy phase … and there’s talk the next host might well be a lady. Again, we’re informed no choices have actually been made.

As we reported … Trevor revealed he was leaving the program on Thursday night’s episode, with a CC source informing us TN felt the everyday program was excessive of a grind after 7 years at the helm.

It’s fascinating … Trevor discussed Roy by name at the opening of his goodbye speech, stating Roy advised him recently Noah’s 7-year anniversary was quick approaching.