If you’re a fan of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and used to enjoying next-day clips on YouTube, you may be in for a disappointment. HBO has recently made the decision to delay the release of clips from the show on its YouTube channel.
Starting with the Season 11 premiere on February 18, HBO has stopped sharing the main feature and other segments from “Last Week Tonight” on YouTube the day after the show airs. The reason behind this move? HBO wants to encourage viewers to subscribe to HBO Max, its streaming service, which starts at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan.
John Oliver himself broke the news to his followers on Twitter, expressing his hopes that HBO would change their mind. He mentioned, “I know I usually share a link to our main story here on Mondays, but HBO has decided they’re going to wait until Thursday to post them to YouTube from now on.” However, he reassured fans that the content would still be available on HBO, HBO Max, and YouTube a few days later.
An HBO representative confirmed that going forward, clips from “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” will not be shared on YouTube until four days after the premiere on HBO and HBO Max. This change is due to the evolution of viewing options, as Max did not exist when the show first premiered on HBO.
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” continues to air every Sunday night on HBO at 11 p.m. In December, HBO renewed the show for three additional seasons, a testament to its popularity and critical acclaim. Oliver expressed his joy at the renewal, stating, “We’re very happy to get to keep making this show with our fantastic staff. We will continue trying to stretch the term ‘entertainment’ to the breaking point.”
So, if you’re a loyal viewer of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” be prepared to wait a few extra days to catch up on your favorite segments on YouTube. In the meantime, make sure to check out the show on HBO or HBO Max to stay up to date with John Oliver’s insightful and entertaining commentary.
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