The list for who will replace Jon Stewart on the “The Daily Show” is dwindling!
Jessica Williams on November 6, 2014 in New York City (Getty)
Show correspondent Jessica Williams took to Twitter to dispel rumors that she would take over Jon’s job – unlike what “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” predicted.
“Fact 1: I’m not hosting. Thank you but I am extremely under-qualified for the job!” she Tweeted.
At this age (25) if something happens politically that I don’t agree with, I need to go to my room & like not come out for, like, 7 days.
— Jessica R. Williams (@msjwilly) February 16, 2015
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The comedian worries she might not be able to handle some of the duties needed for the news parody show.
“At this age (25) if something happens politically that I don’t agree with, I need to go to my room & like not come out for, like, 7 days,” she continued.
Adding, “That being said I am super not right for it, but there are quite a few people who are! Can’t wait to stick around & see what happens.”
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In related “Daily Show” news, it appears former correspondent John Oliver is also not a contender for the job.
On Tuesday, HBO announced that “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” has been renewed for its third and fourth seasons.
— Jesse Spero
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