In his first interview since announcing his Daily Show exit, Trevor Noah reveals everything from why he kept it a secret to why now was the best time for him to leave.

Chatting to The Hollywood Reporter's Lacey Rose, The South African comedian revealed that he kept his decision to leave the show a secret from everyone, including The Daily Show crew.

According to THR, not even Noah's representatives – who were en route to Toronto where he filmed his Netflix special the night after his announcement – knew he had planned to announce his exit.

Following his announcement, Noah knew his decision would impact everyone involved, prompting him to apologise every chance he got – something he says is a very South African thing to do.

As for why he decided to drop the bombshell on a random Thursday, Noah says after strict restrictions during the pandemic, he realised just how much he was missing out on.

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