TheBang

The Daily Show will have a parade of guest hosts this year, each hosting for one week. Some of these are probably for fun, and some are probably as auditions for the permanent role. Comedy Central is expected to select a permanent host in time for the new season's start in fall 2023. There are also reports that they may be considering a duo or trio of hosts.

This week's host was Leslie Jones. While I liked her in small doses on SNL, I don't think I would be able to stand a half hour of her shouting at me each day.



Al Franken, John Leguizamo, Hasan Minhaj, Kal Penn, and Marlon Wayans will also be guest hosting, with dates TBA. I think some of the correspondents will also have a shot at the desk.

Nesbit

Like a lot of those names particularly Franken. If he wasn’t likely to head back into politics he’d be a great fit.

Gizmo

It's like from worst to best.

Guess I'll be watching in February

TheBang

Many of those names have had talk shows before: Wanda Sykes, Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Al Franken, and Hasan Minhaj.

Noonan

Hasan is killing it has host. Definitely should get the gig full time.

Bronkster

Agreed! I've watched a few since Trevor left, but Hasan has totally held my attention the past two days. I loved The Patriot Act when he was doing that.

JeffTheAlpaca

I heard Kal Penn will host too but not sure when but Minaj looks like he should have gotten the job immediately since he was a natural fit for the Daily Show and he worked on the show before.

joltman

I guess I'm the only one that thinks he's a little 'too much' as the host. I don't mind him hosting for a week but not sure I want to see him host all the time.

Noonan

He and his daughter last night were fucking adorable. If he doesn't get the gig full time, that's a time he'll never forget.

TheBang

Here's the next round of hosts:

JeffTheAlpaca

John Leguizamo should be interesting.

He is not afraid to share his views in interviews and he has a new MSNBC show coming in the Spring.

GatorDeb

JeffTheAlpaca

JeffTheAlpaca

Al Franken is hosting.

I thought he was cancelled?

milo bloom

Watched a bit of Kal Penn and he's pretty good but he was better when they had someone else on for him to bounce off of.

My favorite so far is Sarah Silverman. I've enjoyed her work for years.

Bronkster

I like Franken, but this was not his best work. Surprised Lyndsey Graham would appear. Not his best work either. Maybe it'll get better as the week goes on.

TheBang

The correspondents get their turn at the desk, starting today:

Bronkster

I've never really cared much for the supporting cast (correspondents?) of the Daily Show, but Roy Wood Jr. has really done a good job so far. I wish they'd better-utilized Jon Stewart though.