John Oliver Joins Daytime Soap Operas | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

John Oliver’s late-night comedy fame is about to take a dramatic turn—he’s officially joining the soap opera world, landing roles on both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. Inspired by seeing Stephen A. Smith on General Hospital, Oliver demanded a ridiculous character name, murder/slap plotlines, and plenty of close-ups—and both shows happily obliged. He’s already taped episodes for Days of Our Lives, calling it an honor to join legends like Deidre Hall, and will appear in three episodes of General Hospital starting July 2nd. His soap debut is set to air in mid-August, proving that even…