Jessica Williams exits “The Daily Show”

By Source: The Huffington Post
1 July 2016, 18:00 PM
UPDATED 2 July 2016, 00:00 AM
After four years of dropping mics and spitting truths, Jessica Williams is done with “The Daily Show,” she exclusively revealed to Entertainment Weekly.

After four years of dropping mics and spitting truths, Jessica Williams is done with “The Daily Show,” she exclusively revealed to Entertainment Weekly.

Hired as the youngest and first black female correspondent in the Comedy Central flagship's history, Williams is set to soon headline her own half-hour scripted series for the network, as well as pursue other solo projects.

This Thursday's episode marks Williams' final appearance (for the time being) on the late-night series, which means there is one last Williams segment to cherish before she signs off for good.

“The sadness I have for Jessica leaving is only eclipsed by the joy I have for her starting her new show,” “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah told EW in an email. “If her podcast is anything to go by, it's going to be an exciting show!”

In her new series, Williams plans to continue engaging with many of the go-to topics like race, intersectional feminism, LGBTQ issues, etc. that made her a standout on “The Daily Show,” in new and hilarious ways.