Kenan Thompson Wants a ‘Real Chat’ With Shane Gillis
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kenan Thompson expressed sadness that the October 10 episode of Saturday Night Live was overshadowed by Shane Gillis’s controversial monologue, which included slut-shaming comments about women wearing gym clothes.
- Thompson, who knows Gillis personally, suggested he would have a constructive conversation with him about the incident if Gillis were to return to the show, aiming for a gentle, corrective approach.
- Thompson highlighted the strong performances of other cast members like Grace Reiter and musical guest Rosalía, lamenting that their work was overlooked due to the controversy.
- While Thompson acknowledged he doesn't have a say in Gillis's future with SNL, he emphasized the need for accountability to ensure individual actions don’t negatively impact the entire cast.
- Using a metaphor, Thompson implied that the controversy should not lead to shutting down the whole show, advocating for measured responses rather than overreactions.
