Trevor Noah has had a mixed reception from critics as he made his debut hosting The Daily Show, replacing Jon Stewart who left last month.
The 31-year-old South African comedian made a "smooth transition" into the role on Comedy Central's satirical news show, according to Variety.
Deadline called the evening "mostly inoffensive
but also mostly flat".
TV columnist Brian Lowry said he looked "more
at ease and in command than he ever did as a correspondent".
Stewart stepped down after 16 years at the helm of
the influential show and Noah's appointment was announced in March.