Comedian had x-rated response after being cut off while doing emotional speech about dead dog at Emmys

Comedian John Oliver was taking no s**t after being cut off by the Emmys while doing an emotional speech about his dead dog.

For the second time this year, Hollywood stars were in attendance at the Peacock Theatre in LA on Sunday night (15 September).

This comes after the September 2023 ceremony was delayed until January 2024 because of the US writers’ and actors’ strikes.

While Baby Reindeer bagged four Emmys on the night, the moment of the evening certainly went to the British comedian and his acceptance speech.

The Last Week Tonight with John Oliver host was cut off mid-speech as he started to talk about his dead dog.

Take a look at the TV presenter's brilliant reaction below:

After picking up the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series award, Oliver took to the stage to deliver a heartfelt tribute to his dog.

“I also want to thank - this is going to be very silly - our dog,” he said.

“We had the most fantastic dog. She was at our wedding and she got us through the pandemic. She was with us through the two pregnancies.”

However, the 'get-off-stage' music began to play as Oliver continued: “Perfect choice of music. We had to say goodbye to her.”

Comedian John Oliver was cut off mid-speech as he started to talk about his dead dog (ABC)

He then yelled: “F**k you,” as the audience erupted in laughter.

“I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now,” Oliver joked, while the Emmys appeared to turn off the soundtrack and let him finish off his speech.

“She was an amazing dog. Ouch. This isn’t just for her - this is for all dogs. You’re all very good girls. You’re very good boys. You all deserve a treat.

“Play me off now.”

Taking to social media to comment on the unreal scenes, one viewer said: "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."

Viewers loved his response (ABC)

Another penned: "I’m crying. John Oliver dedicated his Emmy to his dog who just passed away, and all the girl and boy dogs out there - says give them a treat!"

While someone else wrote: "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."

In the speech, Oliver also thanked 'HBO for not cancelling us over the last decade'.

“That was never a guarantee. I appreciate it. Please carry on,” he added.