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John Oliver addresses Skydance acquisition on Last Week Tonight

Outlets report that John Oliver addressed the Skydance deal at the conclusion of Sunday's broadcast, pledging that his show will not change.

John Oliver and Kate Norley (31202364806) (cropped)
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At a glance

  • John Oliver addressed the Skydance deal on Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight.23
  • Oliver stated that the program will never change under the new arrangement.23
  • The comments were delivered at the end of the broadcast.13

On Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver commented on the Skydance acquisition.23

The comments came at the conclusion of the program.13

Oliver pledged that the broadcast will never change under the new ownership.23

Where sources agree

  • Oliver spoke about Skydance on Sunday's show3 of 3
  • Oliver asserted that the show will never change2 of 3
  • The remarks aired at the end of the program2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1DeadlineJohn Oliver Has A Message For His New Skydance Overlords ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterJohn Oliver Says ‘Last Week Tonight’ Is “Never Gonna Change” Following Skydance Acquisition ↗
  3. 3VarietyJohn Oliver Declares Himself ‘Happy to Be Part of the Skydance Family’ and Vows to ‘Never Change’ ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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