British comedian John Oliver is causing a stir with his unexpected offer to pay Republican Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas. Oliver is offering to give Thomas $1 million per year and a $2 million tour bus if he resigns from his post.
Oliver’s hit show, Last Week Tonight, has been renewed for three more seasons at HBO, meaning it will be airing until at least 2026. As a result, the comedian has a cushy salary of $8 million per year, along with a $2 million bonus.
Additionally, Oliver was paid $3 million for his role in The Lion King and $4 million for The Smurfs, bringing his estimated net worth to $50 million.
Last Week Tonight has received numerous awards, including 26 Emmy Awards since its debut in 2014. Oliver has also appeared on other shows, such as The Daily Show, and as a voice actor in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, and Bob’s Burgers.
Oliver has undoubtedly solidified himself as one of the highest-paid television personalities to date. With his continued success and fan-favorite status, it seems he will be gracing our screens for years to come.
