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John Oliver jokes that ‘Last Week Tonight’ will not change after Skydance deal
John Oliver used Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight” to joke about Skydance, the show’s new corporate parent.
Skydance acquired Warner Bros.
Discovery, which owns HBO, and had also acquired Paramount the previous year.
During a segment about generic medicines, Oliver joked that he was cleaning the studio to avoid possible Paramount budget cuts.
Later, he showed suggestive images of Liberty Mutual’s mascot and urged viewers to share them in hopes of getting the character dropped from the company’s ad campaign.
He then told Skydance, “We’re never gonna change.”
His remarks were jokes about the ownership change, not an announcement that the show’s format or plans would change.
The segment gave no details about what Skydance might do next.
John Oliver joked that Last Week Tonight would not change after Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns HBO.
On Sunday’s episode, Oliver made several references to Skydance, his show’s new corporate parent.
He joked that he was trying to get ahead of Paramount budget cuts.
Later, he said he was thrilled to be part of the Skydance family and repeated that the show would not change.
The episode’s main segment focused on generic medications and FDA inspections.
- Who
- John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight.
- What
- Oliver joked that the show would not change after Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery.
- When
- Sunday’s episode, reported on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- On Last Week Tonight, which airs on HBO.
- Why
- Oliver made jokes about Skydance after the acquisition. The sources do not state a further reason.
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I’m thrilled to be part of the Skydance family! Hope you’re happy with what you bought, guys! We’re never gonna change! … Never — we’re never changing!
I’m just trying to get out ahead of any Paramount budget cuts.
The only reason this studio is so clean is because I knew you were all coming here today.
Oliver did not address Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Oliver joked about Skydance and said Last Week Tonight would not change.
- Acquired company
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Network home
- HBO
- Show
- Last Week Tonight
- Show host
- John Oliver
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
Sources
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