Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 11, 2025 · Entertainment

John Oliver's Joke Theft: Dean Cain Strikes Back Over ICE Mockery

Actor-turned-ICE agent Dean Cain took to social media on Sunday to accuse John Oliver of stealing material

Dean Cain vs. John Oliver: The Epic Battle of Wits and Hollywood Stars

In a shocking turn of events, actor Dean Cain is taking on late-night host John Oliver over some serious accusations - that Oliver swiped a joke from the internet to roast Cain on his show! It all started when Oliver viciously mocked Cain for joining Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an effort to support recruitment efforts. But, as it turns out, Oliver may have been the one guilty of borrowing a joke... without giving credit where credit is due!

Oliver's scathing segment on Cain, which included jokes about his film roles and decision to join ICE, left the actor feeling fired up! On social media, Cain clapped back at Oliver, saying: "He stole that mask joke from the internet - and he also laughed hysterically when Trump said he was going to run for President... Case closed." And, boy, does Cain have some ammo!

Oliver said that as an ICE agent, there's 'no need for [Cain] to wear a mask because the chances of anyone recognizing him are f*****g zero '

It appears that several social media users shared similar jokes about Cain joining ICE before Oliver's show even aired. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "So Dean Cain joined ICE? That should be perfect for him. He won't even have to wear a mask, because no one knows who the f* he is anyway." Another user chimed in: "ICE wears masks because they don't want to be recognized... Dean Cain won't have that problem." Talk about foreshadowing!

Cain took to social media to praise ICE for its efforts in rounding up migrants. As a sworn law enforcement officer, he felt it was essential to join the agency and help secure the safety of all Americans - not just talk about it! He said: "If you want to help save America, ICE is arresting the worst of the worst and removing them from America's streets... They need your help, we need your help, to protect our homeland for families." But, his efforts haven't gone without controversy...

Fellow actor John Leguizamo jumped on social media to slam Cain as a "loser" for joining ICE. He re-shared a post poking fun at Cain's career, including a photo with the words "Pronouns: Has/Been" shown over his face. Leguizamo even questioned how big of a loser you'd have to be to volunteer for an ICE officer role. Ouch!

Oliver's segment on Cain, in which the host also made fun of his film roles, led Cain to clap back on social media

But that wasn't all - Oliver also took a swing at Cain's film resume, saying: "There's an old saying in Hollywood: If all you can get is Dean Cain, you're f**d." He then went on to mock his extensive filmography with the Dog Who Saved series. Talk about low blows!

Cain shot back at Oliver, writing on social media: "[T]hose movies were sweet, by the way!" Guess we know which side of this battle is getting some sweet revenge! We reached out to Last Week Tonight for comment, but so far, no word from the team.

It seems like the battle between Cain and Oliver has only just begun. Who will come out on top in this epic showdown? Stay tuned to find out!

On the same day, the Colombian actor shared another photo of Cain in a separate post to Instagram panning him as 'a loser'