{
  "id": 20229923,
  "title": "Shane Gillis Addresses ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash: ‘A Lot to Do With the Climate’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/shane-gillis-addresses-snl-monologue-backlash-a-lot-to-do-with-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T21:20:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/shane-gillis-addresses-snl-monologue-backlash-1236382542/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comedian Shane Gillis addressed the backlash surrounding his Saturday Night Live (SNL) monologue during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. The incident occurred following his hosting of SNL on October 10, 2021. The monologue in question involved a comment Gillis made about women's gym attire, which drew significant criticism.\n\nDuring the podcast appearance, released on November 13, 2021, Gillis clarified that SNL did not approve the material before the live broadcast. He explained that the show does not provide feedback on comedian material and that writers handle the monologue creation. Gillis noted that after delivering the monologue, SNL staff inquired about its content. He described the monologue as a \"C minus\" but emphasized that he did not say anything offensive or controversial.\n\nThe joke triggered backlash from several celebrities, including Dan Levy from Schitt's Creek, who condemned Gillis for using derogatory language towards women wearing short gym shorts, deeming them \"whores\" instead. Other celebrities such as Jewel, Lisa Loeb, Kristin Chenoweth, and Maggie Baird supported Levy's stance, with Baird describing the joke as \"dangerous for women.\" Maren Morris also voiced her disagreement by sharing a workout video and urging people to avoid commenting on her gym attire. Gillis, who joined SNL in 2019, was reportedly let go before his debut due to previous controversial podcast comments.",
  "summary": "\"I promise there’s no controversy,\" the comedian told SNL ahead of his Oct. 10 episode.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Shane Gillis Addresses ‘SNL’ Monologue After He Promised Show “No Controversy”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/shane-gillis-addresses-snl-monologue-after-he-promised-show-no",
        "published": "2026-11-13T23:38:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Shane Gillis Addresses ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash, Says He Promised the Show There Would Be “No Controversy”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/shane-gillis-addresses-snl-monologue-backlash-says-he-promised-the",
        "published": "2026-11-14T17:28:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Shane Gillis Says He Promised SNL His Monologue Would Have “No Controversy”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/shane-gillis-says-he-promised-snl-his-monologue-would-have-no",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:01:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}