Comedian, Trevor Noah, has achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning his first Emmy award for ‘Outstanding Talk Series’ with ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.’ The award was presented at the 75th annual Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
After being nominated 17 times over the past five years, Noah’s victory was well-deserved and a long-awaited recognition of his talent and hard work. The ceremony, originally scheduled for September 2023, was postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, and nominees were considered based on their show’s release date between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023.
Despite leaving Comedy Central and ‘The Daily Show’ in September 2022 after seven successful seasons, Trevor’s show still qualified him for the nomination. In his category, he triumphed over ;ate-night heavyweights Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and even his predecessor, Jon Stewart, to secure the coveted Primetime Emmy award.
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During his acceptance speech, Trevor Noah humorously acknowledged his competitors, jokingly remarking, “I told you we would beat John Oliver if he wasn’t in our category.” He expressed gratitude to his team from “The Daily Show” and thanked the individuals who had supported him throughout his journey, including David Kibuuka, Joseph Opio, David Meyer, Roy Wood Jr., Jordan Klepper, and showrunner Jen Flanz.
Noah also took a moment to express his appreciation to Jon Stewart, who had invited him to take over as host in 2015 after Stewart’s 17-year tenure on “The Daily Show.” He credited Stewart as a “crazy genius” for thinking of him and thanked him for the opportunity to join this incredible journey.
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When asked about his favorite episode of “The Daily Show” during a press interview after his win, Trevor Noah mentioned “Trump and the African Dictator” as a standout episode. He described it as a creation against all odds, highlighting the show’s ability to overcome challenges and produce remarkable content.
