# Shane Gillis Clarifies SNL Monologue Controversy

> Shane Gillis explains SNL monologue backlash after gym attire joke.
- Title: Shane Gillis Clarifies SNL Monologue Controversy · E! Online
- Summary: Shane Gillis explains SNL monologue backlash after gym attire joke. Shane Gillis says SNL producers didn't know his monologue content but promises no…
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- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1438119/shane-gillis-breaks-silence-on-backlash-over-snl-monologue
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:15:00+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Shane Gillis says SNL producers didn't know his monologue content but promises no controversy despite gym attire comments.