Jon Stewart Leaving 'The Daily Show' In 2015, Comedy Central Confirms

Jon Stewart will step down as host of "The Daily Show" at the end of this year, Comedy Central confirmed Tuesday. Stewart, who took over as host of the satirical news show after Craig Kilborn left in 1999, announced the departure at a taping in New York on Tuesday afternoon. The news quickly began to leak, with some fans who apparently saw the taping posting about it on Twitter. Comedy Central confirmed the departure, releasing the following statement: