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John Oliver lands ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ roles after plea
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John Oliver lands ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ roles after plea

ARY News · Jun 29, 2026, 6:20 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize John Oliver is officially stepping into the world of daytime drama after turning a public challenge into not one, but two major soap opera guest roles.
  • The Last Week Tonight host revealed during the June 28 episode of his HBO show that he has been cast in both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, fulfilling a playful ambition he first voiced earlier this year.
  • Oliver will appear in a three-episode arc on General Hospital, beginning Thursday, July 2, followed by additional episodes airing Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize John Oliver is officially stepping into the world of daytime drama after turning a public challenge into not one, but two major soap opera guest roles.

The Last Week Tonight host revealed during the June 28 episode of his HBO show that he has been cast in both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, fulfilling a playful ambition he first voiced earlier this year.

Oliver will appear in a three-episode arc on General Hospital, beginning Thursday, July 2, followed by additional episodes airing Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6. He will also make a week-long guest appearance on Days of Our Lives, with episodes scheduled to air on August 11, 12 and 14.

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