Shane Gillis Returns to Host SNL for Third Time – Monologue Sparks Debate

Shane Gillis returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the third time since his 2019 firing, appearing in a matching black T‑shirt and pants for a meandering monologue that touched on weight loss, the culture of public gyms, and his perception of women’s athletic wear. The routine quickly became a flashpoint on social media, drawing both praise for its candid humor and criticism for remarks that many viewed as offensive.

Inside Gillis’s Controversial Monologue: Weight, Gym Culture, and Women’s Athletic Wear

Gillis opened by describing his experience trying to work out at a public gym in New York, calling it a “nightmare” because of the presence of “the hottest gay guys you’ve ever seen.” He then shifted to a commentary on women’s workout attire, saying he had not been to a gym in so long that he ...