Comedians React to Shane Gillis' Controversial Gym Joke
WHO:
NY Post - Comedian Kathy Griffin referred to Shane Gillis as a “hack” and commented, “Looks like he can’t get laid” in response to his monologue.
ComingSoon.net - Comedian Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL).
NBC News - Former SNL cast member Ego Nwodim responded to Gillis' monologue.
ComingSoon.net - Singer Maren Morris mocked Gillis' joke.
WHAT:
NBC News - Gillis specifically criticized “those neon … artificial-bait color” shorts with “wrinkles [that] go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole.”
ComingSoon.net - Shane Gillis made a controversial joke about women’s gym clothing during his opening monologue, stating that women at the gym “dress like wh—s now.”
NBC News - Ego Nwodim appeared to mock Gillis' comments regarding women who wear short shorts to the gym, referring to them as dressing like “whores.”
WHERE:
ComingSoon.net - The event took place during Gillis' hosting stint on NBC's Saturday Night Live.
WHEN:
ComingSoon.net - Shane Gillis hosted SNL on October 10.
WHY:
NBC News - The reactions from public figures like Morris and Nwodim indicate a split opinion on Gillis' joke, suggesting controversy surrounding the appropriateness of his comments.
HOW:
ComingSoon.net - Gillis delivered his joke during a live audience performance on SNL.
(UPDATED October 14, 2026 17:04 UTC)
Comedian Shane Gillis has come under fire for his comments about certain shorts, specifically criticizing “those neon … artificial-bait color” shorts with “wrinkles [that] go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole.” In response, Kathy Griffin called Gillis a “hack” and quipped, “Looks like he can’t get laid” regarding his recent monologue. The exchange highlights the ongoing conversations in comedy about style and personal critique.
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(UPDATED October 14, 2026 07:13 UTC)
Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live and sparked controversy with a joke about women’s gym clothing, claiming they "dress like wh—s now." In response, former SNL cast member Ego Nwodim seemed to mock Gillis' comments, while singer Maren Morris also criticized the joke. The reactions from these public figures highlight a divided opinion on the appropriateness of Gillis' remarks during his live performance.