Overview

• Mulaney was approached by Comedy Central to take over as host after Stewart's departure in 2015.
• Mulaney turned down the job because his sitcom "Mulaney" had just been canceled after one season.
• Mulaney felt the pressure and attention on Stewart's replacement would be too much at the time.
• Trevor Noah ended up succeeding Stewart as host before leaving the show earlier this year.
• Mulaney is currently promoting his new Netflix comedy special "Baby J."