Move over, 007. The daytime drama transformed the "Last Week Tonight" host into a new international man of mystery
Move over, 007. The daytime drama transformed the "Last Week Tonight" host into a new international man of mystery
Senior Culture Critic
Published
July 7, 2026 9:30AM (EDT)
John Oliver on "General Hospital" (Disney/Christine Bartolucci)
The late-night host and ardent soap opera fan makes his first appearance this Thursday on the iconic daytime drama
The Emmy Award-winning host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" shared his "genuine love for soaps" earlier this year.
The 'Last Week Tonight' host pleaded for a role on a daytime soap earlier this year, and the long-running ABC series obliged.
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