The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams Leaving To Shoot Comedy Central Pilot

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The talent incubator that is The Daily Show has just hatched another egg: Jessica Williams, who joined the show in 2012 as its youngest ever correspondent, will be leaving the show in order to develop a pilot for Comedy Central. Comedy Central made the announcement via Twitter on Wednesday, which included a highlight reel from the comic’s four-year tenure on the show.

Besides her position on The Daily Show, Williams has also had roles in HBO’s Girls and the 2015 comedy film People Places Things. She also hosts a popular podcast that has been a festival hit, called 2 Dope Queens, with fellow comedian Phoebe Robinson.

The deal with Williams has been in motion since Comedy Central delivered its upfront presentation (back in March.) At that same time, it was announced that fellow Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper would also be leaving the show for his own pilot, a late-night talk show. It wasn’t until Wednesday, however, that the project and Williams’ departure were confirmed.

The details of Williams’ pilot have been kept a mystery; all that is known about it is that it will be a narrative-driven show. Her last appearance on The Daily Show will be on Thursday, June 30th.

Williams joins a long list of comedians whose careers were jettisoned into the spotlight during and after their tenures at The Daily Show, including Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Steve Carell, and Wyatt Cenac.

The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11 p.m., so be sure to tune in tomorrow night or set your DVR’s to record Williams’ final (and sure to be emotional) appearance on the show.

[H/T] Deadline

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Bill Tressler

Bill is a writer and comedy enthusiast from New York. An avid gamer and podcast fan, he strives to always toe the line between charming irreverence and grating honesty.
Bill Tressler

Bill Tressler

Bill is a writer and comedy enthusiast from New York. An avid gamer and podcast fan, he strives to always toe the line between charming irreverence and grating honesty.