Shane Gillis

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Comedian Shane Gillis returned to host SNL, addressing his past firing, making controversial jokes about Down Syndrome and race. The monologue divided fans and drew mixed reactions, with some finding his humor offensive and others defending his right to joke freely.

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Shane Gillis, a former SNL cast member fired in 2019 for making racially insensitive comments in a podcast, returned to host the show. His monologue touched on his controversial past, receiving mixed reactions. Gillis faced criticism for jokes about Down syndrome and other topics. Some audience members found his attempts at humor uncomfortable and unamusing. However, some fans appreciated his politically incorrect style and welcomed his return to SNL. Gillis also parodied a Liberty Mutual commercial during his appearance. Despite facing backlash, Gillis joked about his firing, mentioning not to Google the incident. In a sketch, he played a bizarre version of Donald Trump, poking fun at the former president's expensive shoes. While some viewers found Gillis' performance cringeworthy and lacking in laughs, others saw it as a return to form for the comedian.

The monologue stirred debates on satire, free speech, and the boundary-pushing style of comedy. Some felt Gillis crossed a line with his jokes, while others defended his right to express controversial opinions on a comedy show. Despite the mixed reception, the episode drew attention to the complexities of humor and the responsibility of comedians in tackling sensitive subjects. Gillis' performance added to the ongoing discourse surrounding comedy, political correctness, and social commentary in entertainment.

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Virality Score 5.3

Change in Rank +21

Thread Age 316 days

Number of Articles 69

Political Leaning

Left 55.6%

Center 18.5%

Right 25.9%

Regional Coverage

US 88.4%

Non-US 11.6%

Recent Coverage

Netflix gives TV show to controversial comic Shane Gillis, previously fired from “SNL” for using slurs

Entertainment Weekly - 315 days ago - Gillis recently returned to host "Saturday Night Live" despite being fired from the show for making racist jokes.

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UpRoxx - 315 days ago - Netflix wants everyone to know it's in the Shane Gillis business.

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Distractify - 315 days ago - Why was Shane Gillis fired from ‘SNL’? Learn about the comedian’s brief and controversial tenure as a ‘Saturday Night Live’ featured player.

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The Atlantic - 315 days ago - After being fired from the show in 2019 for using slurs, the comedian returned to host as a more thoughtful version of himself.

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NY Post - 315 days ago - “Saturday Night Live” guest host Shane Gillis and the rest of the SNL crew took some time to crush the wild sports betting advertising techniques.

Shane Gillis bombs 'SNL' monologue as he addresses 2019 firing: Thought I'd 'get a bigger laugh'

Page Six - 316 days ago - The stand-up comedian hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend with musical guest 21 Savage.

Shane Gillis' Saturday Night Live Return - Absolute Cringe or Utterly Hilarious?

MovieWeb - 316 days ago - After being fired from the show in 2019, Shane Gillis returned to SNL as host and delivered a cringe or hilarious performance depending who you ask.

Opinion: Shane Gillis’ turn on ‘SNL’ shows that all too often, bigotry sells

cnncom - 316 days ago - Comedian Shane Gillis just hosted “Saturday Night Live.” His career success is a sign of the enduring selling power of crudeness and bigotry, writes Dean Obeidallah.

One ‘SNL’ Musician’s Stony Reaction To Shane Gillis’ Rocky Opening Monologue Turned Some Heads

UpRoxx - 316 days ago - The comic hosted the show some five years after being fired after people dug up some of his old racist and sexist jokes.

Shane Gillis Polarizes Audience with Controversial 'SNL' Monologue

TMZ - 316 days ago - Shane Gillis finally took the "Saturday Night Live" stage more than four years after being hired then fired from SNL before his first episode ... and fans are pretty split on his hosting performance.

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The Wrap - 316 days ago - The sketch was cut from Shane Gillis' episode hosting "Saturday Night Live" for time. The episode was largely panned.

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The Mary Sue - 316 days ago - Shane Gillis hosts 'SNL' after previously being fired for being a bigot.

‘SNL’ Recap, Season 49, Episode 12: Shane Gillis

Vulture - 316 days ago - Shane Gillis makes it to ‘SNL’ after all, bringing his conservative-friendly material to his first hosting gig. Read more in Vulture’s recap of last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ hosted by Shane Gillis with musical guest 21 Savage.