Saturday Night Live UK lampoons Shane Gillis' controversial SNL monologue

The UK version of Saturday Night Live used its "Weekend Update" segment to parody comedian Shane Gillis' recent monologue on the U.S. show, which sparked criticism for comments about women’s gym clothing. Host Ania Magliano referenced a story about a Munich Oktoberfest ride operator who handed out free cycling shorts to female riders, then joked that while the shorts might prevent upskirt incidents, they could expose women to something "much worse."

Magliano also highlighted Gillis' use of profanity, noting that he dropped an F-word during a Dr. Seuss sketch and later apologized at the episode’s close. The comedian’s remarks that women now dress "like whores" at the gym drew backlash on social media, prompting responses from public figures such as Dan Levy and Jenna Bush Hager, who condemned the comments as misogynistic.

A representative for Gillis declined to comment when approached for comment.