SNL UK' Takes Aim at Shane Gillis With Sharp Critique
WHO:
TMZ - Shane Gillis is the comedian being criticized.
US Magazine - Ania Magliano is the cohost of "Weekend Update UK."
WHAT:
Deadline - Ania Magliano ended the "Weekend Update" segment with the joke, “You stupid f*cking c*nt,” directed at Shane Gillis.
Collider - "SNL UK" delivered a brutal takedown of Shane Gillis, turning him into the punchline of their jokes.
TMZ - "Saturday Night Live UK" roasted Shane Gillis over a controversial joke he made.
US Magazine - "Saturday Night Live UK" referred to Gillis as a "C*" during their critique.
WHERE:
TMZ - The critique took place on "Saturday Night Live UK," a British version of the sketch comedy series.
US Magazine - The jokes were delivered on "Weekend Update UK."
WHEN:
US Magazine - The jokes about Gillis were made on Saturday, October 17.
WHY:
US Magazine - The British version of SNL aimed to critique the U.S. version and its recent host, Shane Gillis.
HOW:
US Magazine - The critique was delivered through back-to-back jokes during the "Weekend Update UK" segment.
(UPDATED October 18, 2026 22:56 UTC)
In a surprising turn during the "Weekend Update" segment, Ania Magliano concluded her appearance with a bold remark directed at Shane Gillis. At precisely 22:56 UTC, she delivered the line, “You stupid f*cking c*nt,” which has sparked considerable attention. This unexpected moment has left viewers buzzing about the implications of her choice of words.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 19:57 UTC)
"SNL UK" aired a segment that delivered a brutal takedown of Shane Gillis, making him the punchline of their jokes. The skit aired at 19:57 UTC and showcased the show's signature humor. Fans of both comedy and Gillis are sure to have strong reactions to this latest episode.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 18:58 UTC)
Shane Gillis is facing backlash after being roasted on "Saturday Night Live UK" for a controversial joke he made. During the "Weekend Update UK" segment, the British version of the show referred to Gillis in a derogatory manner while critiquing the U.S. version of SNL and its recent host. The jokes about Gillis were delivered on Saturday, October 17, as part of a comedic commentary aimed at the American show.