SNL host Shane Gillis inadvertently uses profanity during live broadcast
During the October 10 episode of Saturday Night Live, host Shane Gillis unintentionally uttered an uncensored expletive, prompting a brief on-stage apology.
Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis unintentionally uttered an uncensored expletive during the live October 10 broadcast on NBC. The slip occurred in a parody of Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham," where Gillis' character expressed frustration and used the f-word before quickly breaking character and acknowledging the mistake.
"Jeez!" Gillis exclaimed after the profanity, and later apologized to the audience, saying, "Sorry about earlier."
The incident was visible on the East Coast feed, which did not mute the word. Co-host Mikey Day later referenced the slip within the sketch, calling Gillis' character a "loser" for using the bad word. The remainder of the sketch continued without further issues, and Gillis reiterated his apology during the show's goodnights segment.
Uncensored profanity is rare on the live program, though previous episodes have featured similar lapses by musical guests and actors.