Beloved comedian and late-night host John Oliver is set to fulfill a long-held aspiration by making a guest appearance on ABC’s popular daytime soap opera, General Hospital. The Emmy-award-winning host will feature in a significant role as part of a three-episode arc starting this Thursday, with subsequent episodes airing on July 3 and July 6.
Oliver’s journey to the soap opera world began earlier this year when, during an episode of his show Last Week Tonight, he expressed his desire to act in a daytime soap opera. After witnessing ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith’s recurring appearances on General Hospital, Oliver openly declared his envy and genuine love for soap operas, urging soap opera producers to cast him in a unique character role.
In response to Oliver’s plea, General Hospital quickly extended an invitation, with the show’s executive producer praising Oliver for his professionalism, humor, and kindness on set. While details of Oliver’s character remain undisclosed, a teaser image released by ABC shows Oliver in a navy blue suit alongside two men in tactical gear, hinting at an intriguing storyline.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the experience, Oliver described his time on General Hospital as an honor and eagerly anticipated fans witnessing his role in the show. General Hospital’s executive producer also commended Oliver’s contribution to the storyline, teasing an exciting interaction with other characters in the fictional town of Port Charles.