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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver<\/b> is taking a long break, but not without a cause. The show won’t return until February 2026<\/b> on HBO<\/b>. On its season 12 finale on November 16, 2025<\/b>, John Oliver<\/b> launched a creative auction to save public media.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • Thirteenth season<\/b> confirmed through 2026<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Auction runs through November 24, 2025<\/b> at johnoliversjunk.com<\/b><\/li>\n
  • 65 quirky items<\/b> available for bidding<\/li>\n
  • An original Bob Ross painting<\/b> valued at approximately $1 million<\/b><\/li>\n
  • All proceeds benefit the Public Media Bridge Fund<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What Happened: The Hiatus Announcement<\/h2>\n

    After wrapping season 12<\/b>, Oliver announced the show’s return date during the finale episode. The HBO<\/b> program hits pause following its current run ending in November 2025<\/b>. This timing works well for the host and team to recharge before diving into season 13<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    But Oliver didn’t just announce a return date and call it done. Instead, he used the platform for something bigger. He revealed that Congress had eliminated $1.1 billion<\/b> in funding for public broadcasting aimed at the next two years. So he decided to fight back creatively.<\/p>\n

    The Auction Mission: Saving Public Media<\/h2>\n

    Oliver created “John Oliver’s Junk<\/b>” as the official name for his fundraising auction. The 65-item collection<\/b> showcases years of eccentric props accumulated across the show’s seasons. Every single dollar raised goes directly to stations struggling after the federal budget cuts.<\/p>\n

    The centerpiece? An original Bob Ross painting<\/b> titled “Cabin at Sunset<\/b>” created in 1987<\/b> by the legendary artist himself. Bob Ross, Inc.<\/b> made a rare exception, allowing one of their paintings to be auctioned for the cause. This marks one of the few times they’ve donated a piece for charity. The painting sat in storage for nearly 40 years<\/b> before Oliver secured it for this campaign.<\/p>\n

    Other treasures on the block? Russell Crowe’s jockstrap<\/b> from the film Cinderella Man<\/b>. Oliver’s former cabbage spouse from a season 9<\/b> ceremony. Giant sculptures of LBJ’s testicles<\/b>. Plus a bidet signed by the lead singer of Gwar<\/b>. Basically, absolutely everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Featured Items<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Bob Ross Painting<\/b><\/td>\nOriginal “Cabin at Sunset” from 1987, estimated ~$1 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Russell Crowe Jockstrap<\/b><\/td>\nFrom Cinderella Man, previously auctioned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LBJ Sculptures<\/b><\/td>\nGiant brass balls conversation piece<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Signed Bidet<\/b><\/td>\nAutographed by Gwar lead vocalist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mr. Bean DVD Set<\/b><\/td>\nSigned by guest Joel McHale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Why This Matters: Public Media Under Siege<\/h2>\n

    The stakes here are serious, even if the auction items are silly. Public broadcasting reaches nearly 99% of the US population<\/b>. It provides free programming through more than 1,500 locally managed stations<\/b> nationwide. But Congress’s $1.1 billion cut<\/b> threatens to devastate these communities.<\/p>\n

    One analysis estimates as many as 115 stations<\/b> could close by mid-2026<\/b>, affecting 43 million Americans<\/b>. The hit falls hardest on rural, remote, and tribal communities. Some stations lost 50%<\/b> or more of their budgets overnight. One station in New Mexico lost 96%<\/b> of its funding.<\/p>\n

    These aren’t just cultural loss either. Public media runs emergency broadcast systems during hurricanes. Stations provide missing person alerts. They cover local news in areas where mainstream media has abandoned the market. Nine counties<\/b> depend on public broadcasting as their sole source of local news coverage.<\/p>\n

    The Bridge Fund Solution<\/h2>\n

    A nonprofit called The Public Media Company<\/b> launched the Bridge Fund initiative<\/b>. Their goal is to collect and distribute emergency funding to at-risk local stations. Oliver’s Junk auction<\/b> contributes directly to this effort. Viewers can also donate to individual stations through adoptation.org<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    The auction deadline is tomorrow, November 24, 2025<\/b>. Bids were already climbing rapidly on major items. All proceeds bypass intermediaries and go wherever they’re needed most in the public radio and television landscape.<\/p>\n

    What’s Next for Last Week Tonight?<\/h2>\n

    With February 2026<\/b> marked on the calendar, fans have a wait ahead. But HBO<\/b> has clearly committed to the format through at least 2026<\/b> after renewing the show for multiple seasons. Oliver<\/b> continues to evolve the show’s mission beyond straight comedy into genuine advocacy work.<\/p>\n

    In the meantime, the auction website remains active for bidders. John Oliver’s Junk<\/b> isn’t just clever branding\u2014it’s a call to action. Every ridiculous prop, every signature, every piece of broadcast history up for grabs serves the bigger picture. You’re not just buying collectibles. You’re literally funding emergency response systems, local news coverage, and children’s educational programming that exists nowhere else. So are you going to bid on that cabbage?<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Wikipedia<\/b> – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver series renewal information<\/li>\n
    • Variety<\/b> – John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight Auction coverage<\/li>\n
    • IndyStar<\/b> – Bob Ross painting and auction details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":17939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"John Oliver\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/134202\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bob Ross\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/1yqRN7uEQnlzG8phS1hZDz28Ux3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/157338\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Russell Crowe\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/mGTtPuwE8OR00tkJGmVLJmt8KpW.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/934\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Joel 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