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Shane Gillis Clarifies SNL Monologue Controversy
Shane Gillis explains SNL monologue backlash after gym attire joke.
In brief
Shane Gillis explains SNL monologue backlash after gym attire joke. Shane Gillis says SNL producers didn't know his monologue content but promises no controversy despite gym attire comments. Originally reported by E! Online.
Shane Gillis addresses SNL backlash
Shane Gillis clarifies SNL producers didn't know his monologue content.
“Not to defend SNL, they don’t approve it. I mean, they could shut it down”
Gillis explains monologue expectations
Gillis shared his Oct 10 episode expectations with SNL producers.
“The funniest part was, they were like, What’s going on with the monologue?”
Gillis describes gym attire comments
Gillis admitted women dress like wh, es at gyms in New York City.
“I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dressed like wh, es now”
Gillis on backlash handling
Gillis deleted social media after backlash unlike first firing.
“The first time I got fired, I kept social media and in my head I was like, That guy talked s, t”
Gillis on monologue quality
Gillis gave monologue a solid C minus with no controversy.
“I’m giving you a solid C minus of a monologue, but I promise there’s no controversy”
Gillis on gym attire comments
Gillis says gym attire comments are 'wonderful' not problematic.
“For the record, don’t have a problem with it. It’s wonderful”
Gillis on monologue impact
Gillis jokes about gym attire comments being 'artificial bait colored'.
“Those neon, they’re like artificial bait colored. And the wrinkles go like around the cheeks”
Gillis on social media response
Gillis deleted social media after backlash unlike first firing.
“This time, I just deleted everything immediately. So, I don’t really know”
Gillis on SNL history
Gillis was let go from SNL in 2019 after casting announcement.
“He was let go from SNL in 2019 just days after his casting was announced”
What matters most
Shane Gillis says SNL producers didn't know his monologue content but promises no controversy despite gym attire comments.
