He’s taking aim at his old boss. Comedian Hasan Minhaj, 38 — who seemed to have “The Daily Show” host gig in the bag to succeed Trevor Noah until he lost it amid scandal — is addressing what happened. At the “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy festival on Thursday, Minhaj hosted a showcase featuring … Read more
Jon Stewart is returning to host “The Daily Show,” but a new report alleges that Hasan Minhaj had the job in the bag, before losing it. According to a Thursday report in The Hollywood Reporter, Minhaj’s deal to take over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah’s departure was “all but done by late summer.” However, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hasan Minhaj has a lot to joke about these days. This past September, the 37-year-old comedian was the subject of a New Yorker profile that claimed a handful … Read more
Hasan Minhaj may be switching to the night shift. It’s rumored that the former “Patriot Act” star is one of the main candidates to host Comedy Central’s the “Daily Show.” Sources divulged to Variety recently that the months-long quest to find a suitable player to replace longtime emcee Trevor Noah has almost reached its end. … Read more
Hasan Minhaj will be taking his talents down to the “Price is Right” next year. Days after appearing on “Celebrity Jeopardy!”, the comedian was a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to discuss his energetic behavior on the game show. Starting off the interview with a sarcastic tone in his voice, Minhaj called … Read more
Hasan Minhaj has had a very busy five years between the release of his first big stand-up special, Homecoming King, in 2017 and the premiere this week of his new hour, The King’s Jester, on Netflix. The former Daily Show correspondent roasted Donald Trump in absentia at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, launched and ended … Read more