US satirist makes tearful announcement on-air after news leaked out that his 16-year run is coming to an end

2/11/15 | The Guardian UK

Jon Stewart is to step down later this year as host of The Daily Show after nearly two decades spent satirising – and influencing – US politics.

Stewart, 52, announced his departure in an emotional address at the end of Tuesday night’s show, saying his 16-year run in the hot seat was enough.

“In my heart I know it is time for someone else,” Stewart, at times close to tears, told the audience. He was still working out details of his exit, which could come anytime between July and December, he said. “I don’t have any specific plans. Got a lot of ideas. I got a lot of things in my head.”

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