Shane Gillis Gives His ‘SNL’ Monologue a C-minus After Backlash

WHO:

NY Post - Shane Gillis spoke about his monologue on NBC’s sketch comedy show “SNL.”

TMZ - Gillis discussed backlash over his “SNL” monologue and a joke involving the word “whore” on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.

WHAT:

Fox News - Gillis said “Saturday Night Live” producers did not approve his monologue.

NY Post - Gillis described his monologue as “a solid C minus.”

NY Post - Gillis recalled telling the show’s producers: “I’m giving you a solid C minus of a monologue, but I promise there’s no controversy.”

TMZ - Gillis said he did not have an issue with women’s attire at the gym.

WHY:

NY Post - Gillis’s remarks concerned a controversial “SNL” monologue.

TMZ - Gillis addressed the wave of backlash he received over his monologue.

HOW:

TMZ - Gillis spoke about the backlash and gym attire during an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.

(UPDATED November 14, 2026 20:57 UTC)

Shane Gillis said Saturday Night Live producers did not approve his controversial monologue. He called the monologue a solid C-minus and promised producers no controversy. On Joe Rogan’s podcast, Gillis addressed backlash and said he had no issue with women’s gym attire.

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(UPDATED November 14, 2026 15:03 UTC)

Shane Gillis described his controversial “SNL” monologue as a solid C minus, while promising producers it would cause no controversy. On Joe Rogan’s podcast, he addressed the backlash over a joke involving the word “whore.” Gillis also said he had no issue with women’s attire at the gym.