Shane Gillis makes a shocking comeback to SNL with a daring monologue addressing his past controversies.
Shane Gillis, the comedian famously fired from 'SNL' before his first show due to offensive comments, made a bold return as a host on the iconic sketch comedy show. In a jaw-dropping monologue, Gillis openly admitted his past mistakes, stating, 'I probably shouldn't be up here, honestly.' Despite his past controversies, he fearlessly addressed taboo topics like Down Syndrome and joked about his previous firing, urging viewers not to 'look that up!' The comedian's edgy performance certainly stirred up social media, with mixed reactions to his daring humor.
During his SNL gig, Gillis not only entertained but also sparked conversations about the boundaries of comedy and the impact of words. His return after facing backlash for racist, homophobic, and sexist remarks showed a comedian unafraid to tackle controversial subjects. While some applauded his candor, others found his jokes too provocative for mainstream TV. Gillis's SNL appearance left viewers pondering the line between comedy and offense, igniting debates on free speech and accountability in the entertainment industry.
In a surprising twist, Shane Gillis's SNL monologue mirrored his real-life journey, blending humor with controversy. Despite facing challenges and criticism, Gillis's resilience in the face of adversity showcased a comedian unafraid to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. His return to the SNL stage may have been divisive, but it undeniably left a lasting impact on audiences and the comedy world at large.
Shane Gillis Admits He Was Fired From 'SNL' In Monologue: "I Probably Shouldn't Be Up Here, Honestly"
Shane Gillis — who was fired by 'SNL' before his first show for 'offensive comments' — returns to host with 21 Savage as the musical guest. Read our recap.
After acknowledging his 2019 firing for racist, homophobic, and sexist comments, Shane Gillis spent his 'SNL' monologue pointing out that his jokes kept ...
Comedian Shane Gillis has returned to host “SNL” after being fired from the cast in 2019 for having made racist, homophobic and mysgonistic remarks.
The comedian briefly addressed his 2019 firing before getting into material that may have been a bit too edgy for “Saturday Night Live's” studio audience.
Comedian and Actor Shane Gillis will host Saturday's February, 24 episode of "Saturday Night Live" and 21 Savage will perform.
Stand-up Shane Gillis didn't shy away from delivering jokes on taboo topics like Down Syndrome and acknowledging his Saturday Night Live firing.
Comedian Shane Gillis has returned to host "SNL" after being fired from the cast in 2019 for having made racist, homophobic and mysgonistic remarks.
The comedian returned to Studio 8H to host after being fired from the sketch comedy show in 2019 when racist and homophobic jokes he made resurfaced.
"This is, you know, just the most nervous I've ever been!" the comic said at one point during his Saturday Night Live monologue.
The central Pa. native's monologue to open 'Saturday Night Live' created a social media stir.
Saturday Night Live set its sights on The Floor, Fox's new game show hosted by Rob Lowe that has contestants facing off in a series of quiz duels.
The comic was fired from the show in 2019 before ever appearing on it, history he barely mentioned when he hosted on Saturday. “Please, don't Google that,” ...
Gillis didn't spend much time joking about the controversy that got him fired from the show. Instead, his opening monologue felt like an attempt to insulate ...
Comedian Shane Gillis quickly addressed his firing in his monologue on "Saturday Night Live," and then proceeded to walk a comedic tightrope.
Comedian Shane Gillis' meant-to-be-triumphant return to 'Saturday Night Live' as host was a mixed bag of humor and a couple of good laughs.
Stand-up comic Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live on Feb. 24. The comedian had his offer to join the series as a cast member revoked in 2019, ...
Mikey Day got to channel the Tom Hanks character while Gillis' Ricky recalled fond memories of chasing Forrest in a truck and throwing rocks at him. “Goddamn he ...
After being fired from the show back in 2019, the now infamous comedian plays host for a middling episode.
Comedian Shane Gillis started his monologue as the host of “Saturday Night Live” by addressing the elephant in the room. “Yep, I'm here,” he said.
Shane Gillis returned to "SNL" and kicked off his opening monologue by addressing being fired as a cast member in 2019.
Whether you were dreading or relishing the notoriously fired comedian's return to the show, the podcasting comedian's episode was more anticlimactic — and good- ...
Weirdly, though, the biggest moment of the night belonged not to the controversial comedian, but to SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez.