Shane Gillis

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Shane Gillis to Make Epic Comeback on SNL Stage!

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Shane Gillis is set to host 'Saturday Night Live' after being fired in 2019 for controversial comments. Get ready for a controversial yet hilarious night!

Shane Gillis, the comedian known for his controversial past, is making a triumphant return to the 'Saturday Night Live' stage on February 24, 2024, nearly five years after he was unceremoniously fired from the show in 2019. His firing back then was due to the discovery of past racist, homophobic, and sexist comments which the show deemed offensive and unacceptable.

Gillis' journey from being axed by 'SNL' to now hosting the show has sparked intense curiosity and anticipation among fans and critics alike. The decision to bring him back as a host after his turbulent history signifies a bold move by the show's producers, promising a night filled with both laughter and controversy.

Despite the heated debates surrounding Gillis, there's no denying the buzz and excitement his upcoming hosting gig has generated. Love him or loathe him, Shane Gillis is all set to shake up the 'Saturday Night Live' stage once again, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

As Gillis gears up to take the 'SNL' spotlight once more, one thing is for sure โ€“ his return is sure to ignite a firestorm of discussions and reactions across social media and beyond. Whether he will address his past controversies head-on or steer clear of them remains to be seen, but one thing is certain โ€“ the evening of February 24, 2024, is bound to be one for the 'SNL' history books.

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Shane Gillis to Host Saturday Night Live 5 Years After He Was Fired ... (PEOPLE.com)

Shane Gillis will host 'Saturday Night Live' on Feb. 24, 2024, almost five years after he was fired from the show in 2019 for past 'offensive' comments.

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Fired Saturday Night Live cast member Shane Gillis to host next ... (EW.com)

Shane Gillis, who was fired from the 'SNL' cast before his first episode in 2019 for using racist and homophobic slurs that the show deemed 'offensive, ...

SNL names Shane Gillis as host, years after dropping him over ... (The Washington Post)

Saturday Night Liveโ€ parted ways with Gillis in 2019 days after announcing him as a cast member when clips of racial slurs and sexist and homophobic ...

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Comedian Shane Gillis to host 'Saturday Night Live' after being fired ... (Fox News)

Comedian Shane Gillis is set to host "Saturday Night Live" in February after being swiftly fired from the late-night comedy show in 2019 over controversial ...

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Shane Gillis to Host 'SNL' Nearly 5 Years After Show Fired Him (Rolling Stone)

Comedian, who was hired-and-fired in 2019 after racist and homophobic jokes resurfaced, will make SNL debut on February 24 with musical guest 21 Savage.

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'Saturday Night Live' Announces Shane Gillis as Host After Firing ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The lesser-known comic was a controversial pick, considering SNL fired Gillis in 2019 after he made racial and homophobic slurs on a podcast at the time. SNL ...

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Shane Gillis, Fired From 'SNL' Over Racist And Homophobic Jokes ... (UPROXX)

In 2019, the comic had been hired as a cast member only for people to dig up his past racist, homophobic, and sexist jokes.

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"SNL" names Shane Gillis as host, nearly 5 years after it fired him (Axios)

NBC in 2019 called his disparaging remarks about Chinese people and gay people "offensive, hurtful and unacceptable."

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