Late Monday night, the internet lit its torches for newly-appointed "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah, who is taking over for Jon Stewart on the late night show, after unearthing some offensive tweets Noah sent a few years back.
Now Comedy Central has released a statement defending Noah and its choice to have him host.
Here's part of that statement (via Dave Itzkoff):
Comedy Central supports Trevor Noah in a statement."To judge him or his comedy based on a handful of jokes is unfair" pic.twitter.com/FE4DIi5ff4
- Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) March 31, 2015.@ComedyCentral stands with @Trevornoah. pic.twitter.com/UnL4DZFjee
- Comedy Central Press (@ComedyCentralPR) March 31, 2015Messi gets the ball and the real players try foul him, but Messi doesn't go down easy, just like jewish chicks. #ElClasico
- Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) January 25, 2012"Oh yeah the weekend. People are gonna get drunk & think that I'm sexy!" - fat chicks everywhere.
- Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) October 14, 2011Noah, 31, who hails from South Africa and has built a massive following of fans, has appeared on "The Daily Show" three times.
He has not tweeted since yesterday's announcement:
No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!
- Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 30, 2015