John Oliver's Hilarious Take on His New Trumpy Bosses
In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver, 48, had some choice words for his new bosses, taking aim at Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The late-night host, who airs on HBO, a part of the WBD family, couldn't help but express his concerns about the potential changes to come.
"We might be getting a new business daddy!" Oliver exclaimed, with a hint of sarcasm. "Yeah, not great news. In fact, if I may quote anyone who’s ever accidentally sat on their Roku remote, ‘I’m in Paramount now…how the f--- do I get out of here?’"
Even after starting a segment on body cams, Oliver managed to roast Paramount. "There’s no point in the police just stacking up thousands of hours of footage that no one’s ever going to see," he said. "Especially given that we all know that that is Paramount+’s job. Hey, what’re they gonna do? Take us over and immediately cancel us? I’m genuinely asking."
Billionaires Larry and David Ellison won the bidding war against Netflix to acquire WBD last week. Their company, Paramount Skydance, upped its bid from $30 per share to $31 per share, winning over the media conglomerate. David Ellison, who was spotted at President Trump’s State of the Union address, issued a statement praising the acquisition, saying, "From the very beginning, our pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has been guided by a clear purpose: to honor the legacy of two iconic companies while accelerating our vision of building a next-generation media and entertainment company."
However, the news of the deal has already caused ripples through the media ecosystem. CNN staffers are reportedly panicked and "devastated" by the potential ramifications of Paramount buying their parent company, with many fearing the MAGA-aligned billionaires will steer the network toward Trump-friendly coverage like they did with CBS. CNN’s Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter questioned the future of the company, writing, "CNN employees and viewers have serious concerns about whether Paramount CEO David Ellison will uphold the news network’s editorial independence amid severe political turbulence."
Oliver's take on the situation was both humorous and thought-provoking, leaving viewers with plenty to discuss and debate. Will the new bosses steer the networks in a Trump-friendly direction? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: John Oliver's commentary will keep audiences entertained and informed.
