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John Oliver says he's happy to be part of the Skydance family

“John Oliver says he is happy to be part of the Skydance family and vows to never change, according to Variety, and I think it's the sweetest thing a late-night host has said all year.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:10 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

Photo: Neil Grabowsky / Montclair Film Festival · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: John Oliver — Photo: Neil Grabowsky / Montclair Film Festival · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “John Oliver Declares Himself ‘Happy to Be Part of the Skydance Family’ and Vows to ‘Never Change’”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:10 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Skydance.

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VarietyJohn Oliver Declares Himself ‘Happy to Be Part of the Skydance Family’ and Vows to ‘Never Change’

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJohn Oliver says he is happy to be part of the Skydance family and vows to never change, according to Variety, and I think it's the sweetest thing a late-night host has said all year.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe spent years roasting corporate owners. Now he's calling one family.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPeople grow, Hank. Some of us even hug the new landlord.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd he'll never change. In the same sentence.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe can be family and the same man. That's called a blended household.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBlended with what? A form?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Drama Index gives this a six. The hug is warm, but the fine print is still loading.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSix. Who stamped that number?