Dana Carvey reacts to 'SNL' Shane Gillis monologue backlash
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dana Carvey, former "SNL" star, defended Shane Gillis' controversial gym joke on his podcast, emphasizing that it was meant as a joke and expressing confusion over the backlash.
- Carvey acknowledged the joke might have been inappropriate for "SNL" due to its predominantly young female audience, despite it likely succeeding in comedy clubs.
- Shane Gillis' Oct. 10 monologue included a line describing women dressing "like whores" at the gym, which sparked immediate criticism from public figures like Dan Levy and former "SNL" star Ego Nwodim.
- The controversy was further highlighted by a satirical segment on "SNL UK," which mocked Gillis' joke, while Gillis himself has not publicly responded, and "SNL" has not aired new episodes since.
