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John Oliver Crashes Salem with Soap Opera Stint
11 Aug
Summary
- John Oliver makes debut on Days of Our Lives as Devlin St. John.
- He previously had a guest role on General Hospital.
- Oliver requested to slap or be slapped in both soap roles.
British comedian John Oliver has ventured into the realm of daytime soap operas, recently appearing on both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. He made his debut on the latter as the character Devlin St. John on August 11, 2026, with further appearances scheduled for August 12 and August 14. Oliver, known for hosting HBO's Last Week Tonight, had publicly expressed a desire for a soap opera role.
Oliver's character, Devlin St. John, is depicted as a wily water commissioner with schemes aimed at the fictional city of Salem. This persona is expected to create conflict, particularly with characters like Paulina Price, the mayor. During his guest stints, Oliver specifically requested to include scenes involving slapping, which were incorporated into both his General Hospital and Days of Our Lives appearances.
His interactions on Days of Our Lives also involve characters such as EJ DiMera and Rita Lesley. The actor Dan Feuerriegel confirmed Oliver's desire for a character with a "ridiculous name" and a penchant for slapping or being slapped, noting that "everything you would think cliché in a soap, we did" during their scenes together. Oliver's role on Days of Our Lives streams on Peacock.
