Hasan Minhaj will not be the new host of "The Daily Show.

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Puck News reported that he was informed by Paramount Global that he didn't get the hosting job.

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Minhaj faced controversy after an exposé revealed embellishments in his standup act.

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His deal to host "The Daily Show" was nearly finalized before the controversy.

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Minhaj requested a meeting with Paramount boss Chris McCarthy to plead his case.

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The Daily Show" has relied on guest hosts since Trevor Noah left in December.

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Comedy Central plans to announce a full-time replacement next year.

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Minhaj was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" from 2014-2018.

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