Trevor Noah makes debut on 'Daily Show' to mixed results

Trevor Noah had a mixed reception from critics as he made his debut last night hosting "The Daily Show." He succeeds Jon Stewart, who left last month after hosting the show for 16 years.

Variety said the 31-year-old South African comedian made "a smooth transition."

Deadline called the evening "mostly inoffensive but also mostly flat".

Other critics commented the show is mostly the same but with a younger, more handsome man with an accent.

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