Jon Stewart Announces His Departure Date From ‘The Daily Show’ (VIDEO)

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Jon Stewart’s upcoming departure from “The Daily Show” got a little more real for fans on Monday night when the longtime host announced the date of his final episode.

“My last ‘Daily Show’ program will be Aug. 6,” he said. “I will be wearing a suit, I will more than likely be showered.”

The audience cut him off with an audible groan. Stewart did a double take.

“I’m sorry, I’ll be wearing overalls and I won’t shower,” he quipped.

Stewart said he hoped viewers would tune into the final episode, noting that some fans could win a trip to New York to spend some time with him before he left the show for good.

“And then maybe I’ll see you here, Aug. 6 and we’ll have a nice hug! We’ll hug!” he added.

After hosting “The Daily Show” for nearly 17 years, Stewart will hand off the show to correspondent and South African comic Trevor Noah.

Watch the clip, courtesy of Comedy Central:

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