In his exit speech, Trevor gave us some insight into why he’s leaving. “I spent two years in my apartment not on the road, standup was done, and when I got back out there again, I realized there’s another part of my life that I want to continue on exploring. I miss learning other languages, I miss going to other countries and putting on shows, I miss being everywhere doing everything.”

It’s quite clear that Trevor wants to continue his stand-up comedy career, which The Daily Show doesn’t really allow, since he needs to write and film four days a week. A Comedy Central source apparently told TMZ, “his decision has to do with his schedule, which is hardcore crazy ... and it's just too much of a grind for him to do a daily show.”

“It’s a weird thing to say, I’ve never been good at goodbyes,” Trevor told the audience. “And it’s not instant, don’t worry.” So he may not be leaving just yet as The Daily Show gods search for a replacement, but Trevor is definitely on his way out. Luckily for us, that may just mean more comedy and other projects from Trevor, so while he’s leaving The Daily Show, he’s not leaving our hearts.