John Oliver Joins General Hospital | Venice Beach News

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

John Oliver, the Last Week Tonight host and self-proclaimed soap opera fanatic, is officially playing a major role on General Hospital — the longest-running American soap opera still on air. After begging producers for a part back in March, Oliver delivered on his promise with a professional, hilarious, and surprisingly nice performance. He’s not just popping in for a cameo — he’s diving headfirst into a juicy storyline, possibly involving murder and slapstick, complete with close-ups. The show’s exec producer called his offer “unrefusable,” and Oliver called it an honor to leave his “small…