Trevor Noah

South African comedian Trevor Noah will host iconic US late-night news satire "The Daily Show," whose anchor Jon Stewart announced last month he would step down, the program said Monday.

The 31-year-old is relatively unknown in the United States -- he has appeared a handful of times as the show's "senior international correspondent" -- but has a big following online and in his homeland.

The widely acclaimed Comedy Central program has been led by Stewart for the past 16 years, and become an influential source of news and views for a younger audience that those tuning into straight news broadcasting.

"No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!" Noah tweeted. (AFP)


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