Shane Gillis addresses backlash over an opening monologue he delivered on “Saturday Night Live” about women’s gym attire, saying he promised show producers his set would cause “no controversy.” Multiple outlets report that his comments come after criticism on social media and reactions that followed the episode.
Several articles also describe Gillis’s account that “SNL” producers did not approve his monologue and that he offered them a “solid C minus,” framing the episode as something he presented despite expecting it might not be cut. Other coverage highlights that Gillis disputes the idea that the show cleared the material, with one outlet noting he says the show could have shut it down if it wanted.
Outlets additionally note Gillis’s broader reflections, including his 2019 firing from “SNL” and steps he took around social media to avoid further reaction. Overall, the reporting broadly agrees on the central claim: Gillis says he warned producers in advance and later revisits why the joke aired.
