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Shane Gillis breaks silence on controversial 'SNL' monologue
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Key Points:
- Shane Gillis addressed the backlash from his controversial “Saturday Night Live” monologue, where he joked about women dressing like “whores” at the gym, sparking outrage.
- Gillis revealed on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast that “SNL” producers did not approve his material beforehand and that he had promised them there would be “no controversy.”
- He clarified that he does not actually have an issue with women’s gym attire and suggested the negative reaction was influenced by the current social climate.
- The comedian contrasted his response to this controversy with his firing from “SNL” in 2019, noting that he deleted his social media immediately this time.
- The joke drew criticism from celebrities like Dan Levy and Ego Nwodim, while former “SNL” cast member Dana Carvey defended Gillis, viewing the remark as a joke.
