John Oliver Celebrates Guest Appearances on Soap Operas
WHO:
US Magazine - John Oliver, 49, is a British comedian.
ComingSoon.net - John Oliver, host of "Last Week Tonight"
Variety - John Oliver, host of "Last Week Tonight"
WHAT:
Variety - John Oliver described his guest role on "Days of Our Lives" as "clearly a huge honor."
US Magazine - John Oliver announced he has booked gigs on both "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives."
ComingSoon.net - John Oliver has landed a guest role on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital."
Variety - John Oliver will appear in a three-episode storyline on "General Hospital."
Variety - John Oliver announced he will also guest star in a week of episodes on "Days of Our Lives."
WHERE:
ComingSoon.net - "General Hospital" is a daytime television soap opera.
Variety - "Days of Our Lives" is another soap opera where John Oliver will appear.
WHEN:
Rolling Stone - John Oliver's episodes on "Days of Our Lives" are set to air in August.
Variety - The episodes of "General Hospital" featuring John Oliver will air on July 2, 3, and 6.
WHY:
NY Post - John Oliver stated that his decision to appear on soap operas is "not my Plan B."
Coming Soon - John Oliver's public request for a part on "General Hospital" was made back in March.
Variety - John Oliver expressed his interest in appearing on "General Hospital" prior to landing the role.
HOW:
Variety - John Oliver revealed his guest-star role on "Days of Our Lives" during the June 28 episode of "Last Week Tonight."
Variety - John Oliver announced his casting on the June 28 episode of "Last Week Tonight."
(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:22 UTC)
John Oliver recently shared that his guest role on "Days of Our Lives" is "clearly a huge honor." He also emphasized that his choice to appear on soap operas is "not my Plan B." This reflects his enthusiasm for the genre and his commitment to exploring diverse opportunities in entertainment.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:48 UTC)
John Oliver's episodes on "Days of Our Lives" are set to air in August. Fans of the show can look forward to his unique take on the beloved soap opera. Mark your calendars for this exciting addition to the series!
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 16:18 UTC)
John Oliver, the British comedian known for his sharp wit, has exciting news for fans as he announced that he has booked guest roles on both "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives." This comes after he made a public request for a part on "General Hospital" back in March. Oliver revealed his role on "Days of Our Lives" during the June 28 episode of "Last Week Tonight."
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 10:20 UTC)
John Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight," has landed a guest role on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital," where he will appear in a three-episode storyline airing on July 2, 3, and 6. Additionally, Oliver announced that he will also guest star in a week of episodes on "Days of Our Lives." He shared this exciting news during the June 28 episode of his show, expressing his long-standing interest in appearing on "General Hospital."