Dan Levy Criticizes Shane Gillis’ Misogynistic 'SNL' Routine

WHO:

Billboard - Maren Morris stated, "Leave my gym short wedgie out of it," in response to Shane Gillis' comments.

Deadline - Ego Nwodim reacted to Shane Gillis' controversial joke with the caption "Whore reporting for duty" on her Instagram Stories.

TMZ - Dan Levy expressed his anger towards Shane Gillis for his comments during the SNL monologue.

Variety - Dan Levy stated, "More men need to be standing up in opposition to it" regarding Gillis' comments.

Billboard - Maren Morris stated, "Leave my gym short wedgie out of it," in response to Shane Gillis' comments.

Deadline - Ego Nwodim reacted to Shane Gillis' controversial joke with the caption "Whore reporting for duty" on her Instagram Stories.

Billboard - Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and Kristin Chenoweth also spoke out against Shane Gillis' monologue, joining Dan Levy's comments section.

TMZ - Dan Levy, star of "Schitt's Creek"

Variety - Shane Gillis, host of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL)

WHAT:

Fast Company - Gillis recently broke a world record for the largest crowd at a solo comedy show, performing at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, selling the most-ever tickets for a solo comedy show.

Deadline - Dan Levy posted an Instagram reel criticizing Shane Gillis, stating, "Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference."

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti claimed that Gillis' remarks contribute to a culture that allows rape, stating, "This is what turns young men into rapists."

Fast Company - Shane Gillis hosted "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend, generating backlash for his comments about women's outfits at the gym.

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti emphasized that Gillis "knew exactly what he was doing" with his comments, asserting they were a deliberate contribution to the national conversation about sexual assault.

Billboard - Maren Morris, Flavor Flav, and Maggie Baird joined Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and Kristin Chenoweth in speaking out against Shane Gillis' monologue, stating, "It’s actually dangerous for women."

Fast Company - Gillis's monologue was criticized for being misogynistic and problematic, especially in light of ongoing national conversations about sexual assault, including a recent case involving the "Cornell 7."

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti stated, "Shane Gillis knows there’s a national conversation about sexual assault," emphasizing that his comments were a deliberate contribution to that discussion.

Fast Company - Gillis's monologue included a comment about women’s gym outfits, stating, "I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dress like whores now," which was met with awkward laughter.

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti criticized Gillis's comments, asserting that they contribute to a culture that allows rape, stating, "This is what turns young men into rapists."

Fast Company - Valenti condemned SNL for platforming Gillis, saying, "Saturday Night Live platformed rape culture in maybe the country’s biggest reckoning on sexual assault and they should be f*ing ashamed."

Fast Company - Levy stated in his Instagram reel, "Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference."

NBC News - Shane Gillis drew controversy again for his “Saturday Night Live” monologue after commenting that he “didn’t know women just dress like whores now” at the gym.

Fast Company - Gillis has hosted SNL three times since his firing in 2019 for using a racial slur against Asians.

Fast Company - Gillis stated, "I’m sorry—there’s no other way to describe—have you seen the shorts?" during his monologue.

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti emphasized that Gillis "knew exactly what he was doing" with his comments.

Fast Company - Valenti claimed that Gillis' remarks contribute to a culture that allows rape, stating, "This is what turns young men into rapists."

Fast Company - Valenti criticized SNL for "platforming rape culture in maybe the country’s biggest reckoning on sexual assault."

Fast Company - Elizabeth Banks commented on Levy's Instagram post, writing, "Nailed it."

Fast Company - Hannah Einbinder commented, "Thank you dan," on Levy's Instagram post.

Fast Company - Shane Gillis made a joke during his SNL monologue stating, "I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dress like whores now," which was met with awkward laughter.

Fast Company - Gillis elaborated on women's gym clothing and mentioned that he is likely in the background of TikTok videos staring at women while they film their workouts.

Fast Company - Jessica Valenti, a gender and politics writer, criticized Gillis' monologue, asserting that it contributes to a culture that allows rape, stating, "This is what turns young men into rapists."

Fast Company - Valenti also condemned SNL for platforming Gillis, saying, "Saturday Night Live platformed rape culture in maybe the country’s biggest reckoning on sexual assault and they should be f*ing ashamed."

Fast Company - Gillis has hosted SNL three times since his firing in 2019 for using a racial slur against Asians.

Fast Company - Gillis recently broke a world record for the largest crowd at a solo comedy show, performing at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

Deadline - Dan Levy posted an Instagram reel slamming Shane Gillis, stating, "Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference."

TMZ - Dan Levy criticized Shane Gillis for his misogynistic tone in his SNL monologue.

Variety - Levy stated that "more men need to be standing up in opposition to it" regarding Gillis' comments.

WHERE:

Variety - The comments were made during Gillis' monologue on "Saturday Night Live," a live national television show.

WHY:

Variety - Levy expressed being "speechless that something like that can exist on live national television," indicating his disapproval of the content.

HOW:

Fast Company - SNL shared the clip of Gillis's monologue on Instagram after the controversy began, which some viewers found tone-deaf, with comments expressing disappointment and concern over the timing of the jokes.

Fast Company - SNL shared the clip of Gillis's monologue on Instagram after the controversy began, which some viewers found tone-deaf.

Fast Company - SNL shared the clip of Gillis' monologue on Instagram after the controversy began, which some viewers found tone-deaf.

TMZ - Gillis referred to women as "w*s" who wear short shorts at the gym, which Levy found offensive.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 14:06 UTC)

Shane Gillis recently made headlines after breaking a world record for the largest crowd at a solo comedy show, performing at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field and selling the most-ever tickets for such an event. In response to his controversial jokes, Maren Morris stated, "Leave my gym short wedgie out of it," while Ego Nwodim reacted on Instagram with the caption "Whore reporting for duty." Following the backlash, SNL shared a clip of Gillis's monologue on Instagram, which drew criticism from viewers who found the timing of the jokes tone-deaf.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 12:01 UTC)

Dan Levy has publicly criticized Shane Gillis for his comments during a recent SNL monologue, expressing his anger and emphasizing the need for more men to stand up against such remarks. In an Instagram reel, Levy stated that women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores, but rather highlights the misogyny of those who label them as such. Additionally, Jessica Valenti pointed out that Gillis' remarks contribute to a harmful culture, suggesting that they can turn young men into rapists, while SNL's sharing of the clip on Instagram has drawn disappointment from viewers who found it tone-deaf.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 08:08 UTC)

Shane Gillis hosted "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend, but his comments about women's outfits at the gym sparked significant backlash, including a response from Maren Morris who said, "Leave my gym short wedgie out of it." Jessica Valenti weighed in, stating that Gillis "knew exactly what he was doing" and claimed his remarks were a deliberate attempt to engage in the national conversation about sexual assault. Following the controversy, SNL shared a clip of Gillis's monologue on Instagram, which some viewers found tone-deaf, leading to a wave of disappointment and concern regarding the timing of his jokes.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 05:07 UTC)

Ego Nwodim responded to Shane Gillis' controversial joke by posting "Whore reporting for duty" on her Instagram Stories. In a united front, Maren Morris, Flavor Flav, and Maggie Baird joined Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and Kristin Chenoweth in condemning Gillis' monologue, calling it "actually dangerous for women." Following the backlash, SNL shared a clip of Gillis's monologue on Instagram, prompting viewers to express their disappointment and concern over the tone-deaf nature of the jokes.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 03:09 UTC)

Shane Gillis's recent monologue has sparked significant backlash, with celebrities like Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and Kristin Chenoweth joining Dan Levy in criticizing his remarks for being misogynistic and problematic. Jessica Valenti pointed out that Gillis's comments seem to be a deliberate attempt to engage in the ongoing national conversation about sexual assault, particularly in light of a recent case involving the "Cornell 7." Following the controversy, SNL shared a clip of the monologue on Instagram, which many viewers found tone-deaf, leading to a flood of comments expressing disappointment and concern over the timing of the jokes.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 00:00 UTC)

In a recent monologue, comedian Gillis made a controversial remark about women's gym outfits, stating, "I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dress like whores now," which drew awkward laughter from the audience. Jessica Valenti responded strongly, arguing that such comments contribute to a culture that enables sexual violence, and condemned Saturday Night Live for giving Gillis a platform during a critical moment in the national conversation about sexual assault. In contrast, Levy defended women’s choices at the gym, asserting that it is the men who label them as "whores" who are the real misogynists, highlighting the need for a shift in perspective.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 22:59 UTC)

Shane Gillis has sparked controversy once again with his recent "Saturday Night Live" monologue, where he made a comment about women dressing inappropriately at the gym. Despite being fired from SNL in 2019 for using a racial slur against Asians, Gillis has hosted the show three times since then. In a remarkable achievement, he recently set a world record for the largest crowd at a solo comedy show, performing at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field and selling the most tickets ever for such an event.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 21:04 UTC)

In a recent monologue, Gillis sparked controversy by making comments that Jessica Valenti argues contribute to a culture that enables sexual violence, stating, "This is what turns young men into rapists." Valenti also criticized Saturday Night Live for "platforming rape culture in maybe the country’s biggest reckoning on sexual assault," while Elizabeth Banks and Hannah Einbinder expressed their support for Levy's Instagram post, with Banks writing, "Nailed it," and Einbinder adding, "Thank you dan." Following the backlash, SNL shared a clip of Gillis' monologue on Instagram, which some viewers found tone-deaf.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 19:05 UTC)

Shane Gillis sparked controversy during his recent SNL monologue with a joke about women's gym attire, which was met with awkward laughter from the audience. Gender and politics writer Jessica Valenti criticized Gillis' remarks, claiming they contribute to a culture that enables sexual violence, and condemned SNL for giving him a platform. In a notable achievement, Gillis recently set a world record for the largest crowd at a solo comedy show, performing at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 16:03 UTC)

Dan Levy recently took to Instagram to share a powerful message, criticizing Shane Gillis for his comments about women in short shorts at the gym. In his reel, Levy stated, "Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference." This statement has sparked conversations about misogyny and body shaming in today's society.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 14:14 UTC)

Dan Levy, the star of "Schitt's Creek," has publicly criticized Shane Gillis, the host of "Saturday Night Live," for his misogynistic remarks during a recent monologue. Levy expressed his disbelief that such comments could be aired on live national television, stating that "more men need to be standing up in opposition to it." Gillis's offensive reference to women as "w*s" who wear short shorts at the gym sparked Levy's strong disapproval.