Amy Schumer Says She Was Offered “The Daily Show” Hosting Job And Turned It Down


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She didn’t want to play it safe.

Amy Schumer was not only considered as a possible replacement for outgoing host Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, but she was actually offered the job and turned it down, according to an interview she gave with The Daily Beast.

Amy Schumer was not only considered as a possible replacement for outgoing host Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, but she was actually offered the job and turned it down, according to an interview she gave with The Daily Beast.

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When Jon Stewart announced he was leaving The Daily Show, many people wondered who would replace him.

When Jon Stewart announced he was leaving The Daily Show, many people wondered who would replace him.

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As we know now, the role went to comedian Trevor Noah, but in a feature run by the New York Times Magazine this month it was revealed that Amy Poehler and Chris Rock were also among those offered The Daily Show gig.

While she was not mentioned in the feature, Schumer told The Daily Beast she was offered the Daily Show hosting gig.

While she was not mentioned in the feature, Schumer told The Daily Beast she was offered the Daily Show hosting gig.

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