Weeks after Jon Stewart announced his resignation from “The Daily Show,” longtime correspondent Jason Jones broke the news that he’ll be following in his footsteps.
Jones tweeted Tuesday that he will exit the show, in which he worked with his wife Samantha Bee, who’s been a correspondent since 2003, after nearly a decade.
For 9 & 1/2 years, I have worked at one of the greatest TV shows of all time. But… It is time for me to go. 1/2
— Jason Jones (@jonesinforjason) February 24, 2015
That said, I am ecstatic to announce that I’m about to make another great show over @tbsveryfunny 2/2
— Jason Jones (@jonesinforjason) February 24, 2015
The news of Jones’ exit comes the same day his comedy was picked up by TBS. The untitled family comedy was given a 10-episode order, and will star Jones, who will also serve as exec producer with Bee.
Jones’ announcement shuts down rumors that he could replace Stewart on “The Daily Show.” Bee has also been a buzzed-about name up for contention.
Comedy Central did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
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