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Hasan Minhaj Reportedly Lost 'Daily Show' Gig After Embellishing Stories

Hasan Minhaj almost ended "The Daily Show" producers' search for a permanent host months ago ... only for his embellishing scandal to blow the deal -- according to reports.

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