The Daily Show with Trevor Noah has made history by winning the highly esteemed Emmy Award for the best variety talk show. This achievement not only marks the show’s first win since Jon Stewart’s departure but also makes Trevor Noah the first African and black recipient in this category, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Noah bid farewell to The Daily Show in 2022, and his last episode was broadcast on December 8th of that same year. The 2023 Emmy Awards were postponed because of the Hollywood strikes, resulting in the delayed recognition of Noah’s final season on the show, which is happening now.
Noah received a nomination for a Golden Globe in the stand-up comedy on television category, but Ricky Gervais ended up winning. Additionally, Noah is also up for a Grammy nomination in the best comedy album category.
While delivering his acceptance speech, Noah said:
“This story has been so long, so crazy, and so wonderful. Thank you so much to the team and the person I always thank, the crazy genius Jon Stewart. Thank you for calling me up and asking me to come join you on this crazy journey.”
Noah expressed his gratitude to the team members of The Daily Show as well.
“I want to start by thanking the crazy Africans who followed me to this country, David Kibuuka and Joseph Opio, David Meyer, my partner in crime, the writers and the team, Roy Wood Jr. from the very beginning, Jordan Klepper, whose flight got cancelled.”
“Showrunner Jen Flanz, this woman rode with me through the trenches. Thank you so much to the team and everyone who gave us an opportunity,” Noah continued.
With this accolade being just one of many, it is evident that Trevor is currently experiencing a winning season, and we are eagerly anticipating more of his future accomplishments.
