United Kingdom, Aug. 7 -- 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.

John, 48, insisted Jay was wrong because comedy is "inherently subjective".

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I'm going to take a hard pass on taking comedic advice from Jay Leno.

"Who thinks that way? Executives? Comedy can't be for everyone. It's inherently subjective.

"So, yeah, when you do stand-up, some people try to play to a broader audience, w...