‘SNL UK’ Star Has A Hilarious Response To Shane Gillis' Sexist Monologue
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Key Points:
- "Saturday Night Live UK" mocked Shane Gillis for his controversial and widely criticized sexist joke during his recent hosting of the U.S. "SNL" show.
- Ania Magliano, a "Weekend Update" anchor on the UK version, used a segment about women's safety at Oktoberfest to roast Gillis, highlighting his inappropriate monologue and his accidental use of profanity on live TV.
- Gillis faced backlash from notable figures including Dan Levy and former U.S. "SNL" cast members Ego Nwodim and Cecily Strong for his sexist remarks and language slip-up.
- The UK "SNL" segment gained popularity on social media, with viewers praising it for being edgier and funnier than the U.S. version, sparking calls for more international versions of the show.
- Comedian Gianmarco Soresi suggested creating a global competition among different countries' "SNL" versions, likening it to a "world cup" held every four years.
