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John Oliver Lands Soap Opera Roles With Hilariously Ridiculous Names

June 29, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Us Weekly
John Oliver Lands Soap Opera Roles With Hilariously Ridiculous Names
Talk about a plot twist! John Oliver is venturing into the world of daytime drama, landing roles on both "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives." The late-night host is clearly having a blast with the gig - he's even requesting that his character names be absolutely ridiculous. It's the kind of fun cameo that blurs the line between comedy and soap opera, and honestly, we're here for it. This is the kind of unexpected career move that keeps Hollywood entertaining! Read more about this...

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