'SNL' host Shane Gillis drops f-bomb on live TV
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- During the October 10 episode of "Saturday Night Live," host Shane Gillis accidentally uttered an uncensored f-bomb live on NBC during a parody sketch of Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham."
- The slip-up occurred early in the sketch when Gillis' character expressed frustration, and the full curse word was broadcast on the East Coast feed without being muted.
- Gillis immediately acknowledged the mistake by breaking character, apologizing on-air, and later referenced the incident again during the show's closing goodnights.
- Uncensored f-bombs are rare on "SNL," though there have been past instances involving guests like Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Rockwell, and Kristen Stewart.
- This was Gillis' third time hosting "SNL," with his monologues often sparking controversy, including backlash over jokes perceived as offensive.
