Where Are They Now? Catching Up With "Daily Show" Correspondents,
Catch up with 10 former 'Daily Show' correspondents
On August 6, The Daily Show’s long-time host, Jon Stewart, will depart, ushering in a new generation of The Daily Show. So long to the lenses of an aging Gen Xer and get ready to shuffle through the selfies of a world-travelling Millennial.
Lost in translation may be the ongoing transition of Daily Show correspondents, the supporting line up of every Daily Show host. There have been a lot over the course of nearly two decades.
Some have gone on to host talk shows of their own. Others have become movie and television stars. Others have returned to the stand-up world they came from.
Here we catch up with 10 of the most popular Daily Show correspondents and ask that age old question, Where are they now?
Wyatt Cenac (2008-2012)
Wyatt Cenac departed The Daily Show in part because of an argument over an Herman Cain sketch, the comedian revealed to Marc Maron on his podcast, WTF. While occasionally turning up as a guest star/voice actor on shows like Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, Cenac is focused on his stand-up comedy career. He also hosts a stand-up showcase titled Night Train in Brooklyn every Monday night (except, as he says, on the Monday’s he doesn’t).
Michael Che (2014)
You’ll find former correspondent Michael Che sharing co-anchor duties with Colin Jost on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. He’s the first African-American to co-anchor the fake news segment.
Rob Corddry (2002-2006)
After his stint as correspondent, Corddry turned his attention to film and television roles. A slew of small parts eventually led to a lead role in Hot Tub Time Machine alongside John Cusack and Craig Robinson. He appeared in no less than seven films in 2013, with a handful more in 2014 and 2015, including Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
Vance DeGeneres (1999-2001)
Vance is the brother of daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, if you were wondering. (Most people do.) After his time on The Daily Show, DeGeneres was a writer for his sister’s sit-com, Ellen. DeGeneres also became a founding member of the rock band Cowboy Mouth. After several years with the band, he returned to his television roots, working behind the scenes as a comedy writer and producer. Today he manages former correspondent Steve Carell’s production company, Carousel Films.
Rachel Harris (2002-2003)
Comedian and actress Rachel Harris continues to nurture her acting career. Maybe you saw her at the premiere of License to Wed. You’ll see her next in the Neil Gaiman horror/drama series Lucifer playing Linda.
Jason Jones (2005-2015)
Jason Jones, half of the married correspondent couple with Samantha Bee, left The Daily Show after a decade to develop a new TBS comedy. The untitled show is co-produced with Bee, who will host a late night talk show on TBS.
Rob Riggle (2006-2008)
Riggle continues to work in comedy, most often as a guest star on any number of sit-coms, panel shows and sketch programs. You might catch him in a movie or two, like The Other Guys with Damon Wayans, Jr. You can regularly see him on Fox’s NFL Sunday in the sketch portions of the sports program.
Mo Rocca (1998-2003)
Mo Rocca moved from fake news to real news, becoming a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, CBS This Morningand 60 Minutes, traditionally with light-hearted or off-beat features and celebrity profiles. He is also a regular panelist on the NPR program Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!Â
Steve Carell (1999-2005)
You’ll next see Nancy Walls Carell in Angie Tribeca, the television series she co-created with husband Steve Carell. The comedy is a parody of television crime dramas, starring Rashida Jones. You can also catch her in Bridesmaids and re-runs of The Office.Â
Steve Carell’s big screen persona shot into the stratosphere after his work on The Daily Show. After small but head-turning roles in Bruce Almighty, Anchorman and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, as well as the cringe-worthy but utterly lovable Michael Scott on The Office, Carell is now one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. Maybe that’s hyperbole, but you know what we mean. Carell has turned his attention to drama, starring in surprises like Little Miss Sunshine, The Way, Way Back and Foxcatcher.
He is also the voice of Gru in the Despicable Me and Minions movies.Â
On August 6, The Daily Show’s long-time host, Jon Stewart, will depart, ushering in a new generation of The Daily Show. So long to the lenses of an aging Gen Xer and get ready to shuffle through the selfies of a world-travelling Millennial.
Lost in translation may be the ongoing transition of Daily Show correspondents, the supporting line up of every Daily Show host. There have been a lot over the course of nearly two decades.
Some have gone on to host talk shows of their own. Others have become movie and television stars. Others have returned to the stand-up world they came from.
Here we catch up with 10 of the most popular Daily Show correspondents and ask that age old question, Where are they now?
Wyatt Cenac (2008-2012)
Wyatt Cenac departed The Daily Show in part because of an argument over an Herman Cain sketch, the comedian revealed to Marc Maron on his podcast, WTF. While occasionally turning up as a guest star/voice actor on shows like Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, Cenac is focused on his stand-up comedy career. He also hosts a stand-up showcase titled Night Train in Brooklyn every Monday night (except, as he says, on the Monday’s he doesn’t).
Michael Che (2014)
You’ll find former correspondent Michael Che sharing co-anchor duties with Colin Jost on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. He’s the first African-American to co-anchor the fake news segment.
Rob Corddry (2002-2006)
After his stint as correspondent, Corddry turned his attention to film and television roles. A slew of small parts eventually led to a lead role in Hot Tub Time Machine alongside John Cusack and Craig Robinson. He appeared in no less than seven films in 2013, with a handful more in 2014 and 2015, including Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
Vance DeGeneres (1999-2001)
Vance is the brother of daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, if you were wondering. (Most people do.) After his time on The Daily Show, DeGeneres was a writer for his sister’s sit-com, Ellen. DeGeneres also became a founding member of the rock band Cowboy Mouth. After several years with the band, he returned to his television roots, working behind the scenes as a comedy writer and producer. Today he manages former correspondent Steve Carell’s production company, Carousel Films.
Rachel Harris (2002-2003)
Comedian and actress Rachel Harris continues to nurture her acting career. Maybe you saw her at the premiere of License to Wed. You’ll see her next in the Neil Gaiman horror/drama series Lucifer playing Linda.
Jason Jones (2005-2015)
Jason Jones, half of the married correspondent couple with Samantha Bee, left The Daily Show after a decade to develop a new TBS comedy. The untitled show is co-produced with Bee, who will host a late night talk show on TBS.
Rob Riggle (2006-2008)
Riggle continues to work in comedy, most often as a guest star on any number of sit-coms, panel shows and sketch programs. You might catch him in a movie or two, like The Other Guys with Damon Wayans, Jr. You can regularly see him on Fox’s NFL Sunday in the sketch portions of the sports program.
Mo Rocca (1998-2003)
Mo Rocca moved from fake news to real news, becoming a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, CBS This Morningand 60 Minutes, traditionally with light-hearted or off-beat features and celebrity profiles. He is also a regular panelist on the NPR program Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!Â
Steve Carell (1999-2005)
You’ll next see Nancy Walls Carell in Angie Tribeca, the television series she co-created with husband Steve Carell. The comedy is a parody of television crime dramas, starring Rashida Jones. You can also catch her in Bridesmaids and re-runs of The Office.Â
Steve Carell’s big screen persona shot into the stratosphere after his work on The Daily Show. After small but head-turning roles in Bruce Almighty, Anchorman and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, as well as the cringe-worthy but utterly lovable Michael Scott on The Office, Carell is now one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. Maybe that’s hyperbole, but you know what we mean. Carell has turned his attention to drama, starring in surprises like Little Miss Sunshine, The Way, Way Back and Foxcatcher.
He is also the voice of Gru in the Despicable Me and Minions movies.Â
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