Jon Stewart Leaving ‘Daily Show' Because of 2016 Presidential Election Coverage, Dissatisfaction

On February 10, comedian Jon Stewart announced that he was leaving The Daily Show after an amazing 17-year run. Following the announcement, many were wondering just why in the hell he would leave the Comedy Central vehicle, especially when it appeared that his reign as top political satirist never faltered. But now, in a new interview, the comedian admits why he's leaving the show. Mainly, he just doesn't get the same satisfaction from the show. That, and he didn't want to cover the 2016 Presidential Election.

Which, of course, we can't really blame him.

In a new interview with The Guardian, Stewart claimed that it wasn't as if the show isn't working anymore. Obviously, viewers easily see it's working just fine from the outside. But he notes, "It was more, 'Yup, it's working. But I'm not getting the same satisfaction.'"

With several candidates for the 2016 Presidential Election having announced their official run, Stewart tells the publication that he's covered an election four different times.

"...and it didn't appear that there was going to be anything wildly different about this one."

An interesting thing coming from the switch will be that it allows viewers a chance to get to know new-coming Daily Show host Trevor Noah.

"I also felt that, for the show, you don't want to leave when the cupboard's bare," he said. "Also I think it's a better introduction when you have something providing you with assisted fuel, like a presidential campaign. But really, the value of this show is much deeper than my contribution."

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