The comedian, 47, cursed during his acceptance speech when “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the Emmys 2024 on Sunday night. Oliver’s speech got cut off as he began to talk about his dog that died.

Show won outstanding talk series at the 2024 Primetime Emmys, which were held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday (Sept. 15). It's the franchise's 13th win in that category (or predecessor categories).

"I’m not well versed in sincerity as a British person and as a comedian so I didn’t want to get upset," the comedian added in the press room.

Tonight With John Oliver took home the award for best scripted variety series Sunday at the 76th Emmy Awards. The win was the second straight in the category for Last Week Tonight, which is also as many awards as have been given out for best scripted variety series.

Perfect choice of music,” Oliver added. “We had to say goodbye to her.” The audience gasped and laughed. “ She was an amazing dog, and — ouch,” Oliver said, laughing. “This isn’t just for her. This is for all dogs.

John Oliver won the Emmy for 'Last Week Tonight' and was played off by the orchestra while in the middle of honoring his family's dog who died.

John Oliver thanked all the usual suspects during his acceptance speech for Last Week Tonight's win at the 76th Emmy Awards, before turning his attention to a family member that doesn't get thanked nearly enough.