Shane Gillis' ex-girlfriend responds to his controversial SNL monologue on female gymgoers

Grace Brassel, who dated comedian Shane Gillis, used her Instagram Stories to comment on his recent Saturday Night Live monologue that referenced female gymgoers. She shared a video of Dan Levy criticizing Gillis for the joke and added a brief caption asking followers if they needed anything from the store. Brassel also posted a gym selfie labeled “fitcheck!” and later uploaded a workout video with the caption “Fully body workout for my hoes.”

Gillis, 38, faced backlash after describing women’s gym attire in a manner many deemed misogynistic. He said, “I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t realize women just dressed like whores now… The shorts, have you seen the shorts? Those neon, they’re like artificial bait color.”

The remarks were condemned by several public figures, including Jenna Bush Hager, who said the comments “perpetuate what is happening in our culture where people are commenting on women’s looks ad nauseam … and it’s not OK.” Kathy Griffin also criticized the routine, describing it as part of a broader trend of jokes that demean women. Cecily Strong, an SNL cast member, posted her own gym-related content with a tongue-in-cheek caption about her attire.

The couple’s relationship was publicly confirmed in July 2024 and they reportedly separated about a year later.