Shane Gillis Breaks Silence On 'SNL' Monologue Backlash
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Key Points:
- Comedian Shane Gillis admitted he assured "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) that his October monologue would be controversy-free, but it sparked backlash due to a joke about women dressing "like whores" at the gym.
- Gillis described women's gym attire in detail during the monologue, which led to public criticism, though he defended the joke as funny and harmless on "The Joe Rogan Experience."
- He revealed that SNL typically does not review comedians' material beforehand, especially for those who write their own sets, implying he was not required to submit his monologue for approval.
- Gillis and fellow comedians on Rogan's podcast agreed that the public reaction to the monologue was exaggerated, attributing it to a cultural climate quick to take offense.
- Previously, Gillis was briefly hired by SNL in 2019 but fired after offensive podcast clips surfaced; since then, he has appeared as a host on the show three times.
