In a triumphant moment, the American late-night talk and news satire television show, 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' clinched the prestigious Outstanding Scripted Variety Series award at the ongoing 75th edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards. The Television Academy shared the exciting news on its official Twitter handle, stating, "@lastweektonight with John Oliver (@iamjohnoliver/@HBO/@streamonmax) wins the #Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series! #75thEmmys #Emmys."
The tenth season of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' premiered on February 19, 2023. However, the show experienced a hiatus in May 2023 due to the Writers Guild of America strike. Following the resolution of the strike in September, the show made a comeback on October 1.
Adding to the celebration, HBO announced on December 5, 2023, that the show had been renewed for three additional seasons, ensuring its presence on airwaves through 2026.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are currently unfolding at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. For viewers in India, the award show is available for streaming on Lionsgate Play.
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