Shane Gillis Explains 'SNL' Monologue Backlash and 'Whores' Joke
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Shane Gillis faced backlash for his Oct. 10 "Saturday Night Live" monologue joking about women’s gym attire, describing it as dressing "like whores now," which sparked social media criticism.
- On the Nov. 13 "Joe Rogan Experience," Gillis expressed surprise at the negative reaction, emphasizing he thought his monologue was only mildly funny and not controversial.
- Gillis clarified he personally has no issue with women’s gym clothing and attributed the backlash to the current social climate.
- He also revealed that "Saturday Night Live" did not review or approve his monologue jokes beforehand, noting that comedians typically do not submit their sets for approval.
- The original joke prompted responses from others on "SNL," including Inde Navarrette, highlighting the controversy within the show's episode itself.
