Late Monday night, the internet lit its torches for newly-appointed "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah, who is taking over for Jon Stewart on the late night show, after unearthing some offensive tweets Noah sent a few years back.
Now Comedy Central has released a statement defending Noah and its choice to have him host.
Here's part of that statement (via Dave Itzkoff):
Comedy Central supports Trevor Noah in a statement."To judge him or his comedy based on a handful of jokes is unfair" pic.twitter.com/FE4DIi5ff4
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) March 31, 2015 .@ComedyCentral stands with @Trevornoah. pic.twitter.com/UnL4DZFjee
— Comedy Central Press (@ComedyCentralPR) March 31, 2015 Messi gets the ball and the real players try foul him, but Messi doesn't go down easy, just like jewish chicks. #ElClasico
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) January 25, 2012 "Oh yeah the weekend. People are gonna get drunk & think that I'm sexy!" - fat chicks everywhere.
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) October 14, 2011Noah, 31, who hails from South Africa and has built a massive following of fans, has appeared on "The Daily Show" three times.
Noah tweeted in response to the backlash, and then deleted his tweet.
Screenshot of that tweet @Trevornoah sent -- then quickly deleted -- earlier this morning (h/t @thebrandedgirl) pic.twitter.com/q19cN6WotJ
— Brian Ries (@moneyries) March 31, 2015 No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 30, 2015Join the conversation about this story »
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