# Michael Che shrugs off Shane Gillis' monologue joke

> Michael Che says Shane Gillis' controversial 'SNL' monologue is just comedy.
- Title: Michael Che shrugs off Shane Gillis' monologue joke · Fox News
- Summary: Michael Che says Shane Gillis' controversial 'SNL' monologue is just comedy. Michael Che dismissed Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue as comedy after backlash on…
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- Author: Lindsay Kornick
- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shane gillis, michael che, snl, weekend update, today show, comedy, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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