Shane Gillis SNL Controversy

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1. 12 Oct

   Canadian actor, writer and director Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” monologue and urging more men to stand up against the American comedian’s remarks about women.

   2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 9 articles

• 16 Oct Joe Rogan defends Shane Gillis from 'word police' after SNL joke sparks liberal uproarJoe Rogan defended comedian Shane Gillis on his podcast after Gillis made controversial jokes about women’s gym attire during his SNL monologue, which sparked criticism from the left. Rogan argued that while some consider Gillis’s use of terms like “whore” to be misogynistic, he believes such language reflects real-world issues and shouldn’t be policed so strictly.Fox News
• 15 Oct 'SNL' cast member Michael Che shrugs off Shane Gillis' monologue joke saying, 'that's comedy'Michael Che, a cast member of "Saturday Night Live," discussed Shane Gillis's controversial monologue on NBC’s "Today" show Thursday. During his hosting gig on Saturday night, Gillis made jokes about women's workout attire at public gyms in New York City that were met with criticism. When asked about the backlash, Che dismissed it, saying, “That’s comedy.” He acknowledged not initially seeing the monologue and noted…Fox News
• 15 Oct Michael Che dodges questions about Shane Gillis’ controversial ‘SNL’ monologue in awkward exchangeMichael Che, a writer for Saturday Night Live (SNL) since 2013, was interviewed by CNN's Laura Jarrett regarding Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue on the show. During the interview, Che avoided directly addressing criticisms of Gillis’s remarks and instead emphasized that not everyone on the SNL team sees the monologue scripts in advance. When pressed, Che acknowledged he hadn’t thought about Gillis’s comments…New York Post
• 14 Oct Kathy Griffin rips Shane Gillis as a ‘hack’ after controversial ‘SNL’ monologue: ‘Looks like he can’t get laid’Kathy Griffin criticized Shane Gillis as a "hack" following his controversial debut on "Saturday Night Live," where he made offensive comments about women in gym attire. While defending Gillis's right to free speech, Griffin also commented negatively on other male comedians who she feels lack originality and make outdated sexist jokes. The article provides context for the public backlash against Gillis while…New York Post
• 14 Oct Shane Gillis under fire over SNL monologue
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• 14 Oct A US comedian’s jokes amid the Cornell rape scandal have set off a firestormShane Gillis, a US comedian with 3 million social media followers, made controversial jokes during his Saturday Night Live debut about women's attire, linking it to safety concerns in public spaces. This came two weeks after allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University were publicized. Gillis’s monologue also included derogatory remarks about being gay and described his sisters as "big fat bitches." Meanwhile…Sydney Morning Herald
• 13 Oct Actor Dan Levy blasts Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue, claims men's 'complacency' fuels sexual assaultDan Levy, star of "Schitt's Creek" and a past host of Saturday Night Live (SNL), criticized comedian Shane Gillis for his controversial comments about women’s gym attire during Gillis' monologue on SNL. The incident occurred over the weekend when Gillis made derogatory remarks about women wearing revealing workout clothes, calling them “whores.” Levy condemned these statements as misogyny and highlighted that men's…Fox News
• 12 Oct 'Speechless': Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue about women’s gym clothingDan Levy, known for his work on "Schitt's Creek," criticized Shane Gillis’ recent Saturday Night Live monologue where Gillis made derogatory comments about women wearing short shorts at the gym. In a video posted to Instagram, Levy condemned such language as misogynistic and urged more men to speak out against sexism. The article highlights that SNL has faced controversy over Gillis before, with the network…Toronto Star
• 12 Oct ‘Speechless’ Dan Levy blasts ‘misogynist’ Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ monologue: ‘More men need to be standing up’Dan Levy expressed his frustration on Instagram regarding Shane Gillis’ controversial "Saturday Night Live" monologue about women's gym attire, calling Gillis' comments misogynistic. In the monologue, Gillis described seeing women in revealing gym clothes as shocking and derogatory terms like “whores.” Levy urged men to stand up against such behavior, emphasizing that objectification of women by media influences…New York Post

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