John Oliver's Censored Emmy Speech: The F-Word That Almost Went Unbanned!
EXCLUSIVE EMMY EXTRAVAGANZA: The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Were Filled with Surprises, Laughter, and a Dose of Good Old-Fashioned Censorship!
Last night's star-studded ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles was an event to remember, filled with surprise wins, stunning performances, and some good old-fashioned controversy. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best of television, but it seems the award show itself didn't quite live up to its promise of a smooth ride.
John Oliver's Profanity-Packed Speech Left Viewers Gobsmacked!
Comedian John Oliver's acceptance speech for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO was interrupted by walk-off music, but not before he delivered a few well-placed expletives aimed at host Nate Bargatze. The 48-year-old comedian, who is no stranger to controversy, had been warned that his speech would be cut off if he went over time – but it seems he didn't quite get the memo.
As reported by thescholarlynote.com, Oliver's brief, 15-second speech was cut short after a few choice words were bleeped out live on air. The comedian poked fun at Bargatze's philanthropic gag, which promised to deduct $1,000 from the baseline donation for every second a winner went over time.
'F You, Nate Bargatze!' John Oliver Couldn't Help But Take a Shot!*
In an ironic twist, Oliver was forced to truncate his speech after a few seconds, leaving viewers stunned and confused. When asked about the controversy, Oliver quipped, "Well, I guess that's what they mean by 'cutting' it close!" The comedian has been known for pushing boundaries on Last Week Tonight, but even he might have underestimated the level of censorship at this year's Emmys.
Nate Bargatze's Philanthropic Gag Backfires?
Bargatze's attempt to keep acceptance speeches brief by offering a generous donation to the Boys & Girls Club seemed like a stroke of genius – but it appears the plan backfired. Not only did Oliver take issue with the gag, but his speech was also cut short, leaving the comedian looking rather flustered.
Last Week Tonight Takes Home Big Wins!
Despite the controversy surrounding Oliver's speech, Last Week Tonight took home two major awards: Outstanding Scripted Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. The show has been nominated an impressive 73 times over the years, with 32 wins to its name.
Other Notable Winners Include...
- Adam Scott and Britt Lower's Severance won several awards, including Best Actress in a Drama Series and Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
- Stephen Graham took home Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Adolescence.
- Cristin Milioti was named Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Penguin.
The Full List of Winners:
Here's the full list of winners from last night's ceremony:
- Best Drama Series: The Pitt
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle - The Pitt
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa - The Pitt
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower - Severance
- Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence
- Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Stephen Graham - Adolescence
- Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Owen Cooper - Adolescence
And the Rest of the Winners Are...
- Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti - The Penguin
- Best Writing for a Drama Series: Dan Gilroy, Andor
- Best Directing for a Drama Series: Adam Randall, Slow Horses
- Best Comedy Series: The Studio
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, The Studio
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
The Hosts Get it Right This Time!
Host Alan Cumming took home the award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) with SNL 50: The Anniversary Special. RuPaul Charles won for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, while Jennifer Coolidge was honored as Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
The Real Winner of the Night?
It's clear that this year's Emmys were all about Severance – and not just because it took home several awards. The show's cast, including Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Dichen Lachman, were beaming with pride as they accepted their trophies.
And Finally...
As the night drew to a close, viewers couldn't help but feel that something was missing – perhaps a little more of John Oliver's signature wit? As for Bargatze's philanthropic gag, it seems even the best-laid plans can go awry.
