JOHN Oliver launched into a sweary rant at the Emmys after show bosses tried to cut him off mid speech.
The Last Week Tonight host had scooped the gong for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series when he took to the stage to accept the award.
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During his speech, John paid tribute to his late dog, revealing his family “had to say goodbye to her”.
However, producers at the awards ceremony – which took place in Los Angeles – tried to wrap up his speech by playing music.
It left the HBO host visibly annoyed as he continued: “Perfect choice of music! We had to say goodbye to her.”
John then snapped ‘F**k you!’ before going on to say: “She was an amazing dog, and this isn’t just for her. It’s for all dogs! All dogs. You’re very good girls, very good boys. You all deserve a treat.”
The 47-year-old wrapped up his speech at the Peacock Theatre by telling the director to ‘play him off now’.
Viewers at home were left in awe at ‘iconic’ John for his speech and flooded social media with comments.
One said: “So this was something. John Oliver wins an Emmy. He starts to thank his dog, who recently died, and they start playing him off stage, which he did not appreciate.”
A second posted: “I don’t know what’s more iconic – John Oliver thanking his late dog during his acceptance speech or being able to reverse the Emmy’s playoff music by talking about his dog.”
“Nothing will ever stop the playing-off music colder than John Oliver’s dead dog,” said a third.
Meanwhile, Selena Gomez flashed a glittering ring on her engagement finger as she brought a touch of glamour to the Emmy’s red carpet.
Before the biggest night in television kicked off, stars including Sofía Vergara and Jennifer Aniston wowed in stunning dresses.
Emmy Awards 2024 winners list
Outstanding drama series – Shogun
Outstanding comedy series – Hacks
Outstanding limited or anthology series – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series – Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series – Anna Sawai – Shogun
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series – Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series – Jean Smart – Hacks
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie – Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie – Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series – Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series – Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series – Liza Colon-Zayas – The Bear
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie – Lamorne Morris – Fargo
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie – Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Outstanding reality competition program – The Traitors
Outstanding scripted variety series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding talk series – The Daily Show
Outstanding writing for a drama series – Slow Horses, Negotiating With Tigers – Will Smith
Outstanding writing for a comedy series – Hacks, Bulletproof – Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs & Jen Statsky
Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie – Baby Reindeer – Richard Gadd
Outstanding writing for a variety special – Alex Edelman: Just For Us
Outstanding directing for a drama series – Shogun, Crimson Sky – Frederick EO Toye
Outstanding directing for a comedy series – The Bear, Fishes – Christopher Storer
Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie – Ripley – Steven Zaillian