John Oliver Breaks Silence on Skydance Merger, Vows to 'Never Change'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Oliver addressed the scandal involving Kimberly Guilfoyle on “Last Week Tonight,” highlighting allegations that she asked Trump donor Eric Deters to pay off her $100,000 credit card bill shortly before her confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
- Text messages published by The Wall Street Journal show Guilfoyle pleading with Deters to cover her expenses, with Deters claiming she promised favors such as a Fox News interview and a song for Kid Rock in return.
- Oliver mocked Guilfoyle’s public persona and questioned the appropriateness of her ambassadorial appointment, referencing her controversial 2020 Republican National Convention speech and personal behavior.
- The segment also included Oliver’s usual satirical style, including a humorous jab at Liberty Mutual’s mascot and a surprise announcement of his involvement with the Skydance family.
