Emmy Awards 2025: John Oliver Allegedly Makes Controversial Comment On Comedian Nate Bargatze, Speech Censored Twice

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Oliver recently won the Emmy Award this year for Outstanding Scripted Web Series for Last Week Tonight today, September 15. But it was his speech at the global stage that took the attention. The comedian was seen joking about his fellow comedian Nate Bargatze which was beeped twice.

John Oliver's Emmy Awards 2025 controversial viral speech

Today, September 15, John Oliver made a controversial comment on fellow comedian Nate Bargatze where he allegedly said, "F**k you Nate Bargatze, that is a lot of money for you, and you can add a f**K to the swear jar as well."ALSO READ: Emmy Awards 2025: Selena Gomez Can't Stop Blushing As Fiancé Benny Blanco Kisses Her - WATCH

Internet reacts to the censoring on CBS

Half of the social media is wondering, speculating and translating his speech. While one user wrote, "Half of John Oliver's Emmys acceptance speech was bleeped out...Wondering what he said? : CBS," another mentioned, "So who’s gonna tell me what John Oliver said for them to cut his speech off of live tv because I need to know thanks guys please help." A social media user also went on to relate his speech politically writing, "Why did they just out John Oliver twice? Did he swear or was it Palestine? He is quite politically vocal too so I’m wondering what’s going on."

More about the awards

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles. The ceremony had both fan favorites and breakthrough shows, with Netflix, Apple TV, and major series dominating the nominations and wins. Standout series like Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio bagged multiple awards, while actors including Noah Wyle, Britt Lower, Cristin Milioti, and Owen Cooper achieved historic wins. Stay tuned for more updates!