Michael Kosta with Daphnique Springs and Francis Ellis

Michael Kosta, an Emmy-winning comedian from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a senior correspondent and rotating host of The Daily Show. Known for his sharp, observational humor, Kosta was a professional tennis player before his comedy career. He released the stand-up special "Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA." and the album "Comedy For Attractive People." He also co-hosted "Crowd Goes Wild" with Regis Philbin. Kosta's memoir, "Lucky Loser," was released in 2025.

Daphnique Springs is a Florida-born comedian, actress, and writer known for her smart, sassy, and relatable stand-up comedy. She captivates audiences with an intelligent style that blends personal experiences with social commentary. Springs won the 2015 She-Devil Festival and the 2016 American Black Film Festival's "Comedy Wings Competition". She has toured with Katt Williams and featured for Martin Lawrence. Her special, "LOL LIVE," was released in collaboration with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat.

Francis Ellis is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster from Maine, a Harvard alumnus. Known for his dry, dark, and self-aware stand-up, he often features satirical keyboard songs. He gained prominence at Barstool Sports, hosting the "Son of a Boy Dad" podcast. Ellis has released stand-up specials "Bad Guy" and "Room for It" and appeared in the Netflix series "Tires".