Roy Wood Jr. leaves 'The Daily Show' after eight years, opening search for new host
- Roy Wood Jr. is leaving "The Daily Show" after eight years as a correspondent.
- Wood is not interested in waiting for Comedy Central to choose a new permanent host.
- Comedy Central has used a series of guest hosts since Trevor Noah's departure in December 2022.
- Wood says he would consider taking over as permanent host if offered the role.
- Comedy Central plans to find a new permanent host in 2024.
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