The correspondent was initially rumored to be a frontrunner for the job, but he was never going to stick around if he didn’t get it.
But now, with the Comedy Central series set to return on Monday, Oct. 16, Wood has announced that he is leaving as well, after not being offered the host seat.Thursday. “The job of correspondent... it’s not really one where you can juggle multiple things. [And] I think eight years is a good run.”, where I’ve been able to pursue my comedic and political curiosities with some of the best writers, producers, crew and correspondents anyone could hope for, I’ve made the decision to move on.
“Until then, I am excited to nurture new ideas and see what the future holds for me in the shifting sands of late night television, scripted comedy, and whatever else the comedy gods may have in store for me in 2024 and beyond,” concluded Wood, who recently raised his profile bysimilarly heaped praise on Wood, saying, “Roy Wood Jr. is a comedic genius and beloved teammate. His insights and hilarity helped us make sense of the 2016 election, the pandemic, and countless hours of Fox News.
So with Wood out of the picture, who are the leading contenders to take over Comedy Central’s multi-decade late-night franchise?
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