VIDEO: Comedian John Oliver reacts to getting cut off during emotional Emmy speech
The showrunners decided to start playing the music as Oliver was thanking a very special lady.
On 15 September, industry greats attended the second Emmys gala this year after the writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood last year bumped the 2023 ceremony to January 2024.
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Like most awards shows, the night was filled with hilarity courtesy of its hosts Eugene and Dan Levy and many other special moments.
One moment that stood out was John Oliver's speech.
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The host of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' and his team won the Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series.
During his acceptance speech, Oliver surprised viewers and the attendees by thanking someone very unexpected.
He took time during his speech to thank his dog.
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While you might think this is some kind of joke coming from a comedian, he became very emotional during this speech.
Unfortunately, the Emmy organisers started playing the soundtrack indicating that John needed to make his way off stage.
He was not going to give up and swore as he continued his speech, sharing that his dog had passed away.
Watch the full speech here:
So this was something. John Oliver wins an Emmy. He starts to thank his dog, who recently died, and they start playing him off stage, which he did not appreciate. pic.twitter.com/j86dAMj8N2
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) September 16, 2024
In the video, you can hear the music being stopped immediately after John mentions the passing of his best furry friend.
The crowd clapped along as he finished his speech in spectacular fashion, thanking all dogs.
Viewers also loved Oliver's speech:
John Oliver’s acceptance speech was so touching – a beautiful reminder that dogs truly are the most important part of life. Our best friends, always there with unconditional love. 🐾 #Emmys #BestFriend #Dogs
— Rough Day Pets (@roughdaypets) September 16, 2024
— stacey (@staceymiguel) September 16, 2024
John Oliver is a national treasure.
— Zach Peterson (@MidwestDrummer) September 16, 2024
Even crazier, is that dogs love us more than we love them. I totally understand John Oliver's love for his dog.
— Wilma Buffet (@TastyDeepSteak) September 16, 2024
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