Why is Shane Gillis’s SNL appearance trending?
Shane Gillis is trending after hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' where he delivered a monologue touching on his weight, his sisters, and his hairline. The performance has drawn mixed reactions, with some describing it as a 'bomb' due to a lack of laughter during certain jokes [1].
What happened
- Earlier
Shane Gillis was hired as an SNL cast member but fired five days later in September 2019 after clips of him using anti-gay slurs and mocking Asians surfaced [1].
- 11 Oct, 2026
Gillis hosted SNL for the third time, featuring a monologue about gym experiences and a sketch called 'Cop Talk' [1], [2].
What you need to know
Gillis joked that his receding hairline makes him look like Adolf Hitler [1].
The episode included a cold open featuring caricatures of Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. [2].
Gillis has hosted the show three times since his 2019 firing [1].
The 'Cop Talk' sketch featured Gillis and Mikey Day as aggressive police officers [2].
It is not confirmed how the general public overall rated the episode, as sources provide differing views on whether the monologue failed or was simply 'watered-down' [1], [2].
Background
Shane Gillis was originally slated to join the SNL cast in 2019 but was removed by NBC executives due to controversial podcast recordings [1]. Creator Lorne Michaels later stated he disagreed with the decision but followed the orders of those in charge [1].
Since his firing, Gillis has built a career through stand-up specials, a popular podcast, and the Netflix series 'Tires' [1]. He previously turned down an offer from Michaels to play Donald Trump in the show's 50th season [1].
Questions people ask
Why was Shane Gillis fired from SNL in 2019?
He was fired after clips emerged from his podcast in which he used homophobic slurs and mocked Asian people [1].
What happened during the monologue?
Gillis discussed his struggles with weight loss, his sisters, and a joke about his hair making him look like Hitler, which received few laughs [1].
Where this came from
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