Trevor Noahis enjoying his time away from theThe Daily Show.During an interview onThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertWednesday, the formerDaily Showhost, 38, opened up about his departure from the series, whichhe officially exited in December.Though Noah said he appreciated how the show kept him updated on current events and news, he also admitted that it’s nice to have a break from the daily “grind.““I remember there was one Met Gala afterparty I was at,” he recalled. “You’re at this event, it’s amazing, everyone’s having a good time, you know there’s people dancing, there’s Rihanna, there’s Harry Styles, and I’m in a corner like, ‘Is the filibuster tomorrow? What’s happening tomorrow?’ …so now I decide when to consume news.“Continuing, Noah acknowledged that he misses “the people, the culture and the vibe” — but that’s about it.“Making a daily television show, in many ways, is like planning a wedding,” he explained. “So you’re thinking who are the guests? What are you gonna wear? What’s gonna happen? Who’s gonna be making a toast? what will the speeches be about? What’s everybody eating? Who’s sitting where? How’s it all going? And then the wedding happens, and then you go, ‘Alright, we’re doing another wedding tomorrow.'“Trevor Noah.Rich Fury/Getty"There’s no honeymoon,” he added. “So I do miss the discipline, I do miss the joy that came from cracking that nut every single day, but I don’t miss the grind.“Noah also quipped: “I miss thinking about things more as well, now. So now something happens and I enjoy the fact I just get to sit and be like, ‘Huh, I don’t have an opinion yet.'“In September, the longtime host announced his departure fromThe Daily Showafter seven years.“One of the overriding feelings I found myself experiencing … was a feeling of gratitude,” he saidin a clip shared on Twitter. “There are so many people who make this thing come together, and I want to say thank you to the audience for an amazing seven years.““It’s been wild. I remember when we first started, so many people didn’t believe in us. It was a crazy bet to make. I still think it was a crazy choice… What a journey it’s been,” he added.Trevor Noah.The Daily Show with Trevor NoahA few months later, Noahofficially signed off as host, crediting his success as host to the “brilliant” Black women who raised and inspired him.“Special shout out to Black women. I’ve often been credited with having these grand ideas. People say, ‘Oh Trevor, you’re so smart.’ I’m like, ‘Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think shaped me, nourished me and formed me?'” he shared. “From my mom, my grand[mom], my aunt, all these Black women in my life, but in America as well,” he said, in part, during his December monologue.The late night host called out several Black leaders, includingRoxane Gay, Tressie McMillan Cottom, Zoé Samudzi andTarana Burke, and referred to them as “brilliant, brilliant women.” He also thanked them for taking the time “to inform me, to educate me, to argue with me.““Do yourself a favor: you truly want to know what to do or how to do it? Or maybe the best way or the most equitable way? Talk to Black women — they’re a lot of the reason why I’m here and so I’m grateful to them,” he added. “I’m grateful to every single one of you. This has been an honor. Thank you.“RELATED VIDEO: Trevor Noah ExitsThe Daily ShowAfter 7 Years: ‘My Time Is Up’The Daily Showpremiered in 1996 with Craig Kilborn as host.Jon Stewartsat behind the satirical news desk until 2015, when Noah was tapped to take the reins.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Though he may not be hosting any longer, Noah is still busy as ever. Currently, he’s in the midst of hismulti-city comedy stand-up touracross the nation. Histhird standup special,I Wish You Would, is also streaming on Netflix.The Daily Showreturned on Jan. 17 withLeslie Jonestaking on the guest hosting role. Astring of other celebritiesare set to later host the series, includingAl Franken,Chelsea Handler,D.L. Hughley,John Leguizamo,Hasan Minhaj,Kal Penn,Sarah Silverman,Wanda SykesandMarlon Wayans.
Trevor Noahis enjoying his time away from theThe Daily Show.
During an interview onThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertWednesday, the formerDaily Showhost, 38, opened up about his departure from the series, whichhe officially exited in December.
Though Noah said he appreciated how the show kept him updated on current events and news, he also admitted that it’s nice to have a break from the daily “grind.”
“I remember there was one Met Gala afterparty I was at,” he recalled. “You’re at this event, it’s amazing, everyone’s having a good time, you know there’s people dancing, there’s Rihanna, there’s Harry Styles, and I’m in a corner like, ‘Is the filibuster tomorrow? What’s happening tomorrow?’ …so now I decide when to consume news.”
Continuing, Noah acknowledged that he misses “the people, the culture and the vibe” — but that’s about it.
“Making a daily television show, in many ways, is like planning a wedding,” he explained. “So you’re thinking who are the guests? What are you gonna wear? What’s gonna happen? Who’s gonna be making a toast? what will the speeches be about? What’s everybody eating? Who’s sitting where? How’s it all going? And then the wedding happens, and then you go, ‘Alright, we’re doing another wedding tomorrow.'”
Trevor Noah.Rich Fury/Getty
“There’s no honeymoon,” he added. “So I do miss the discipline, I do miss the joy that came from cracking that nut every single day, but I don’t miss the grind.”
Noah also quipped: “I miss thinking about things more as well, now. So now something happens and I enjoy the fact I just get to sit and be like, ‘Huh, I don’t have an opinion yet.'”
In September, the longtime host announced his departure fromThe Daily Showafter seven years.
“One of the overriding feelings I found myself experiencing … was a feeling of gratitude,” he saidin a clip shared on Twitter. “There are so many people who make this thing come together, and I want to say thank you to the audience for an amazing seven years.”
“It’s been wild. I remember when we first started, so many people didn’t believe in us. It was a crazy bet to make. I still think it was a crazy choice… What a journey it’s been,” he added.
Trevor Noah.The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
A few months later, Noahofficially signed off as host, crediting his success as host to the “brilliant” Black women who raised and inspired him.
“Special shout out to Black women. I’ve often been credited with having these grand ideas. People say, ‘Oh Trevor, you’re so smart.’ I’m like, ‘Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think shaped me, nourished me and formed me?'” he shared. “From my mom, my grand[mom], my aunt, all these Black women in my life, but in America as well,” he said, in part, during his December monologue.
The late night host called out several Black leaders, includingRoxane Gay, Tressie McMillan Cottom, Zoé Samudzi andTarana Burke, and referred to them as “brilliant, brilliant women.” He also thanked them for taking the time “to inform me, to educate me, to argue with me.”
“Do yourself a favor: you truly want to know what to do or how to do it? Or maybe the best way or the most equitable way? Talk to Black women — they’re a lot of the reason why I’m here and so I’m grateful to them,” he added. “I’m grateful to every single one of you. This has been an honor. Thank you.”
RELATED VIDEO: Trevor Noah ExitsThe Daily ShowAfter 7 Years: ‘My Time Is Up’
The Daily Showpremiered in 1996 with Craig Kilborn as host.Jon Stewartsat behind the satirical news desk until 2015, when Noah was tapped to take the reins.
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Though he may not be hosting any longer, Noah is still busy as ever. Currently, he’s in the midst of hismulti-city comedy stand-up touracross the nation. Histhird standup special,I Wish You Would, is also streaming on Netflix.
The Daily Showreturned on Jan. 17 withLeslie Jonestaking on the guest hosting role. Astring of other celebritiesare set to later host the series, includingAl Franken,Chelsea Handler,D.L. Hughley,John Leguizamo,Hasan Minhaj,Kal Penn,Sarah Silverman,Wanda SykesandMarlon Wayans.
source: people.com
