During the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, comedian and television host John Oliver took a moment to pay tribute to his beloved dog and express his frustration with ABC for trying to cut him off during his acceptance speech.
Oliver, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series for his show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” began his speech by thanking his team and fans for their support. However, he quickly shifted gears to honor his dog, who had recently passed away.
“Today, we lost someone very important to me. Someone who truly made my life better. Someone who I love so much. And that someone is my dog,” Oliver said, choking back tears. “He was the best boy, the best dog. I miss him every day.”
The audience was visibly moved by Oliver’s heartfelt tribute, and many took to social media to express their condolences and share stories about their own furry friends. However, just as Oliver was about to wrap up his speech, the music began to play, signaling that his time was up.
In a bold move, Oliver decided to ignore the music and continue speaking, much to the surprise of the audience and the producers at ABC. “I’m not done yet. You can’t play me off,” Oliver said defiantly, earning cheers and applause from the crowd.
Oliver went on to criticize the network for trying to censor him and cut him off before he could finish honoring his dog. “You think you can silence me? You think you can silence my love for my dog? Well, you can’t. My dog deserves to be remembered, and I’m going to make sure he is,” Oliver declared.
The incident quickly went viral, with fans praising Oliver for standing up for himself and his beloved pet. Some even started a hashtag, #LetJohnSpeak, in support of the comedian.
Oliver was allowed to finish his speech, and he closed by thanking his dog one last time and dedicating his Emmy win to him. It was a touching and emotional moment that reminded everyone of the special bond between pets and their owners.
John Oliver’s heartfelt tribute to his dog and his refusal to be silenced by ABC will be remembered as one of the most memorable moments of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. It was a reminder that sometimes, our furry companions truly are a part of our family, and their memory should be honored and cherished.
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