John Oliver will not be taking Jay Leno's "comedic advice" after the former Tonight Show host slammed current late-night hosts for their political comedy. "Who thinks that way? Executives? Comedy can’t be for everyone.

John Oliver said he will not be taking comedy advice from Jay Leno, who suggested late-night comedians are alienating half of their audience with political jokes.

John Oliver has slammed Jay Leno for his recent warning to talk show hosts. The Last Week Tonight presenter insisted he will take a "hard pass" on listening to the veteran broadcaster - who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 until 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014 - after Jay suggested some late night stars were alienating "half an audience" with political humour.