Shane Gillis Says SNL Gym Joke Backlash Tied to Cultural Climate

The Hollywood Reporter • 14 Nov 17:28

Shane Gillis defended his controversial SNL monologue about women at the gym and said the criticism was tied to the current cultural climate.

Variety • 14 Nov 15:43

Shane Gillis said he was surprised by the criticism his October SNL monologue received, describing the reaction as linked to the current cultural climate.

Page Six • 14 Nov 14:22

Comedian Shane Gillis said he assured SNL producers his monologue would avoid controversy, but a joke about women’s gym attire drew criticism, which he discussed on the Joe Rogan podcast.

Vulture • 14 Nov 01:10

Shane Gillis said his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, which included remarks about women in workout attire, was poorly received and called it a “C-minus” during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Just Jared • 14 Nov 00:59

Comedian Shane Gillis addressed criticism of a controversial joke from his October 10 SNL monologue during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Deadline • 13 Nov 23:38

Comedian Shane Gillis explained on a podcast why a joke about women at the gym remained in his SNL monologue and described his response to the backlash.