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Shane Gillis promises no controversy before SNL monologue
Shane Gillis says he promised 'no controversy' before SNL monologue that sparked backlash.
In brief
Shane Gillis says he promised 'no controversy' before SNL monologue that sparked backlash. Shane Gillis claims he promised 'no controversy' before his SNL monologue that mocked women's gym attire, drawing criticism from celebrities. Originally reported by Fox News.
Shane Gillis says he promised no controversy
Shane Gillis claims he promised 'Saturday Night Live' producers 'no controversy' before his monologue.
“I promise there’s no controversy. I’m calling myself fat for f, -ing 10 minutes. That’s it.”
Monologue sparked backlash over gym jokes
Gillis drew criticism from celebrities including Dan Levy and Ego Nwodim after joking about women's revealing gym attire.
“I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?”
Gillis defends monologue as joke
Gillis said he gave a 'solid C-minus' monologue but promised no controversy, joking about women's gym shorts.
“Look, I’m sorry, there’s no other way to describe [it].”
Celebrities criticize Gillis' remarks
Dan Levy criticized Gillis for joking that women at the gym 'dress like whores', calling it offensive.
“I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?”
The headline
Shane Gillis claims he promised 'no controversy' before his SNL monologue that mocked women's gym attire, drawing criticism from celebrities.
