Be Business Daddy" David Ellison & Throws Stephen Colbert Under The Bus
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Oliver took a jab at David Ellison, referring to him as a “soon-to-be business daddy” during the latest episode of Last Week Tonight amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- Oliver criticized the healthcare system, highlighting a case where a patient had to pay $95,000 out of pocket for cancer treatment after UnitedHealthcare denied the insurance claim.
- Oliver made a pointed comment about the influence of wealthy parents in business, indirectly referencing HBO’s leadership and Ellison's family background.
- Stephen Colbert recently ended his run as host of The Late Show, which will conclude entirely in May 2026 following Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Global.
- CBS announced that The Late Show will retire after Colbert’s departure, praising him as irreplaceable and honoring his legacy in late-night television.
