Michael Che responds to backlash

Michael Che dismissed Shane Gillis' controversial 'SNL' monologue after backlash on 'Today' show.

Gillis' monologue content

Gillis joked about women's revealing workout clothing and neon-colored shorts during his 'SNL' monologue.

“I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like w, - now?”

Che's reaction to backlash

Che said the backlash was just people not finding his joke funny, not a real offense.

“That’s comedy. It’s like, you think it’s funny, and then some people don’t.”

Che's experience with controversy

Che admitted he didn't watch Gillis' monologue live but has experience with controversial jokes.

“I didn’t think about it, honestly.”

Che's defense of comedy

Che said he can't criticize others for bad jokes because he's also made mistakes himself.

“That’s why I can’t criticize anybody for swinging and missing, because I’ve definitely swung and missed, too.”

Gillis' representative declined comment

Gillis' representative declined to comment on the backlash against his monologue.