John Oliver and J.K. Rowling Clash Again Over Transgender Athletes in Sports

The HBO colleagues reignited their public disagreement after Oliver's latest segment defending trans athletes and critiquing right-wing bans, prompting sharp criticism from Rowling.

John Oliver dedicated a segment on 'Last Week Tonight' to defending transgender athletes and criticizing conservative efforts to ban them, particularly in school sports.
Oliver reiterated his stance from last year, asserting that there is no evidence transgender athletes threaten fairness or safety in sports.
J.K. Rowling responded on social media, accusing Oliver of supporting positions that harm women's sports and telling him to 'read the room.'
The public exchange highlights their ongoing ideological divide, with Oliver focusing on inclusion and Rowling emphasizing fairness and women's rights.
Despite their public dispute, both remain professionally tied to HBO, with Oliver hosting 'Last Week Tonight' and Rowling involved in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' series adaptation.