TV Host John Oliver says he 'quits' following Russell Crowe's koala joke

LAST Week Tonight’s John Oliver announced he was “done” with hosting his show after achieving his “one and only goal” of having a “koala chlamydia ward” named after him.

Oliver’s odd objective was revealed when he purchased Russell Crowe’s groin protector from the film Cinderella Man at the movie star’s recent divorce auction.

After paying a stunning $9,000 for the piece of memorabilia, Oliver donated the jockstrap to the only surviving Blockbuster Video store in America.

Crowe, who was moved by the gesture, tweeted a video of the Irwin family unveiling The John Oliver Koala Chlamydia Ward at Australia Zoo.

“Thank you so much to Russell Crowe for your amazing donation to help these koalas,” the Irwins said. “And a big thank you to John Oliver ... you are helping in the fight against chlamydia, and a plaque has been organised in your honour.”

“Are you not entertained?” Oliver asked the crowd.

“Back when this show started, I wrote down my one and only goal for it ... a koala chlamydia ward. What I’m saying here is, we have accomplished everything we set out to do on this show, so we are f**king done here.”

Oliver then began to pack a box of his belongings from his desk.

“My work here is done,” he announced, and he exited the stage.

Loyal fans of the TV host took to social media to ensure the move was in jest.

Oliver is expected to return to Last Week Tonight via HBO on the 13th of May.

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