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John Oliver Takes Brutal Dig at MAGA Nepo Baby Gunning to Be His New Boss

John Oliver takes aim at potential new boss David Ellison on 'Last Week Tonight'

By · Published September 21, 2026  21:31 UTC · Updated September 21, 2026  22:24 UTC

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What did John Oliver say about David Ellison?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact quotes used by Oliver, but it is reported that he took aim at Ellison's business dealings and his relationship with his father, Larry Ellison.

What is the potential merger between Paramount and John Oliver's production company?

According to coverage from Variety, the merger is a possible outcome, but it has not yet been finalized.

What does this mean for John Oliver?

Coverage does not yet specify how this will affect Oliver's position, but it is clear that his production company is involved in the potential merger.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: John Oliver takes aim at potential new boss David Ellison on 'Last Week Tonight'
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

John Oliver has taken a swipe at David Ellison, a potential new boss, amid a possible merger between his production company and Paramount. Coverage from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter notes that Oliver used his show to mock Ellison's business dealings, particularly his relationship with his father, Larry Ellison.

However, it is unclear what the outcome of the merger will be, and whether it will ultimately affect Oliver's position. The potential merger between Paramount and Oliver's production company has not yet been finalized, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be.

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