Jon Stewart signs off from 'The Daily Show' after 16 years

The last episode of ‘The Daily Show’ has aired in the United States, with guest appearances from Steve Carell, Hillary Clinton and Stephen Colbert.

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Jon Stewart hosts 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015. (Getty)

Jon Stewart has farewelled audiences after 16 years at the helm of satirical news show, The Daily Show.

Stewart gave an energised speech to conclude the episode, in which he urged audiences to search for the truth in front of them.

"Bulls–t is everywhere," he said. "There is very little that you will encounter in life that has not been in some way infused with bulls–t."

"Whenever something's been titled 'Freedom, Family, Fairness, Health, America', take a good long sniff. It may contain traces of bulls–t."

Stewart was also joined by guests including Steve Carell, Hillary Clinton and Stephen Colbert. 

Carell, who formerly worked on the show, joked that he had never really left.

"Becoming an international superstar is just something I did while waiting for my next assignment," he said.

Watch one of Jon Stewart's classic moments below:
Stephen Colbert told Stewart he was "infuriatingly good" at his job.

“All of us who were lucky enough to work with you for 16 years are better at our jobs because we got to watch you do yours,” he said.

Stewart has been tight lipped about what his next move will be although he has reportedly stated he wants to spend more time with his family.

Many high-profile figures have tributed the comic over social media:

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