Roy Wood Jr.said that he is leavingThe Daily Show,where he has been a correspondent for eight years.

I cant come up with Plan B … while still working with Plan A, he told NPR.

I look forward to finding other ways to collaborate with them down the road.

Roy Wood Jr. at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Roy Wood Jr. at the White House Correspondents' Association dinnerSaul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images

He also is in the midst of his Happy To Be Here tour.

A spokesperson forThe Daily Showsaid in a statement, Roy Wood Jr is a comedic genius and beloved teammate.

We thank him for his time with us and cant wait to see what he does next.

The Daily Show

The show has had a series of guest hosts since Noah left.

A permanent host is not expected until 2024.