Last Week Tonight won its fifth consecutive Best Variety Talk Series award at tonight’s Emmys, and host John Oliver pulled out the stops in the wardrobe department. Oliver exuded a nice blend of “virtual ceremony appropriate” and “awards ceremony” attire by staying casual-yet-formal in a plush-looking red hoodie. The results may make up for him neglecting to thank the object of his obsession, Adam Driver (who the host has described as both a “f*ckable redwood” and a “big unwashed buffalo”), during his short winnder’s speech. The details often slip by during big moments, but he looked great.
Actually, the British comedian was keeping it real with a Liverpool F.C. sweatshirt, as fellow fans were quick to celebrate on Twitter. The confetti also provided a nice, festive touch in a time when we can sorely use some levity.
John Oliver winning an Emmy in a Liverpool hoodie is everything you need to see today. We’re massive.
— Evan T (@Liverpool_NYC) September 21, 2020
Classic John Oliver. Casually winning an Emmy in a Liverpool hoodie. Never change. May football continue to be your Light in the Darkness, just as you are ours
— roger bennett (@rogbennett) September 21, 2020
The #Emmys have always been known for high fashion
— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) September 21, 2020
Congrats to John Oliver with his Last Week Tonight win, possibly Adam Driver’s thirstiest fan on tv!!
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— Emily Dona* (@emilydona7) September 21, 2020
Oliver actually kept his speech pretty tame, by his own standards. He didn’t skewer anything but hoped (as we all do) that he can get back to speaking to a live audience as soon as possible.
Source: https://uproxx.com/tv/john-oliver-hoodie-emmys-2020-speech/