# Shane Gillis promises no controversy before SNL monologue

> Shane Gillis says he promised 'no controversy' before SNL monologue that sparked backlash.
- Title: Shane Gillis promises no controversy before SNL monologue
- Summary: Shane Gillis says he promised 'no controversy' before SNL monologue that sparked backlash.
- Keywords: shane gillis, snl, comedian, gym attire, jokes, backlash, saturday night live, Fox News
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/media/shane-gillis-says-he-promised-no-controversy-before-snl-monologue-sparked-backlash
- Author: Taylor Penley
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shane gillis, snl, comedian, gym attire, jokes, backlash, saturday night live, news, politics
## 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?
## Key takeaway

Shane Gillis claims he promised 'no controversy' before his SNL monologue that mocked women's gym attire, drawing criticism from celebrities.