Shane Gillis Says He Promised SNL His Monologue Would Have “No Controversy”
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Key Points:
- Shane Gillis addressed the backlash from his October 10th SNL monologue on the November 13th episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, stating he promised the show "no controversy" before performing.
- Gillis clarified that SNL does not approve monologue material in advance and expected a mild reception, describing his performance as a "solid C minus" focused on self-deprecating humor.
- The monologue drew criticism for a joke about women dressing "like whores" at the gym, which was called misogynistic by SNL cast member Dan Levy and prompted Kenan Thompson to express a desire for a private conversation with Gillis.
- Gillis avoided engaging with the backlash by deleting his social media accounts, contrasting this with his 2019 firing from SNL following resurfaced offensive jokes about race and sexuality.
- The controversy was later referenced humorously by Inde Navarrette during her own SNL monologue, highlighting the ongoing sensitivity around Gillis's comments.
