Shane Gillis Says SNL Gym Joke Backlash Tied to Cultural Climate

Shane Gillis Says SNL Gym Joke Backlash Tied to Cultural Climate

Comedian Shane Gillis said he was surprised by the criticism his October SNL monologue received, describing the backlash as linked to the current cultural climate, according to Variety. Earlier, Deadline reported that Gillis explained on a podcast why the joke about women in workout attire remained in the sketch and described his response to the ensuing criticism. He later appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, calling the monologue a “C-minus” and acknowledging that it was poorly received, as noted by Vulture.

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Shane Gillis Addresses SNL Monologue Backlash, Controversial Gym Joke
Shane Gillis Addresses SNL Monologue Backlash, Controversial Gym Joke

The Hollywood Reporter • 14 नवं 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.

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Shane Gillis Explains 'SNL' Monologue Backlash and 'Whores' Joke
Shane Gillis Explains 'SNL' Monologue Backlash and 'Whores' Joke

Variety • 14 नवं 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.

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Shane Gillis breaks silence on controversial 'SNL' monologue
Shane Gillis breaks silence on controversial 'SNL' monologue

Page Six • 14 नवं 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.

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Shane Gillis Gave His SNL Monologue a C Minus
Shane Gillis Gave His SNL Monologue a C Minus

Vulture • 14 नवं 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.

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Shane Gillis Breaks His Silence on Backlash Over Controversial 'Saturday Night Live' Monologue
Shane Gillis Breaks His Silence on Backlash Over Controversial 'Saturday Night Live' Monologue

Just Jared • 14 नवं 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.

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Shane Gillis Says He Promised 'SNL' "No Controversy"
Shane Gillis Says He Promised 'SNL' "No Controversy"

Deadline • 13 नवं 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.

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