Shane Gillis is on the receiving end of criticism after he called women 'whores' during his latest 'Saturday Night Live' appearance.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAmerican comedian Shane Gillis has become the latest celebrity to face criticism for his offensive and sexist jokes on the recent episode of Saturday Night Live. He appeared on the NBC sketch comedy show on October 10, 2026, alongside Spanish Singer Rosalia. However, his opening monologue received a negative reaction from viewers. In fact, it has also made internet users revisit the old controversies in his career.
Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is known for his blunt humor and unfiltered style. Shane hails from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Therefore, his working-class background and personal experiences from his childhood form a significant theme of his comedy. He rose to fame through stand-up performances and podcast appearances. Shane co-hosts Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with his fellow comedian Matt McCusker. Together, they have built a large audience online.
Some of his comedy specials include Live in Austin and Netflix's Beautiful Dogs. Shane has also co-created the Netflix comedy series Tires. At the same time, he features in the show. Apart from these, he is also associated with the sketch comedy series Gilly and Keeves. Although Shane's comedy career has seen a steep growth in recent years, he has not stayed away from receiving criticism over his controversial jokes.
For those who don't know, Shane is not new to Saturday Night Live controversies. Previously, in September 2019, he was announced as a new cast member on the show. However, after five days, NBC removed him from the show. They made the decision after some clips from his earlier podcast surfaced on the internet. The records showed him making racist remarks about Chinese people, and he also used anti-Asian slurs and a mocking accent.
Needless to say, the comments received widespread criticism. In fact, the network also described the language as offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable. Meanwhile, Shane replied by describing himself as a comedian who pushes boundaries and sometimes misses the mark for the same. However, his statement again received backlash because some people felt it did not properly address the damage caused by his remarks.
Despite the setback, Shane grew his career outside the show. He later returned to SNL as a host in February 2024. Later, he also appeared on the show in March 2025, moving ahead of the controversy. Shane generally keeps his personal life away from the media attention. Sometimes, he mentioned having a girlfriend during his podcast appearances. But he did not share more details about his romantic relationships. Apart from sharing his experiences of growing up in Pennsylvania, his father, Phil Gillis, is also a common subject of his jokes.
Shane spent some time in New York when he was developing his comedy career before he moved to Austin, Texas. It is a city that has now become a popular base for several stand-up comedians. At the same time, he has continued to build a fan following through his live performances, online releases, and TV projects.
Shane Gillis recently appeared during the October 10, 2026, SNL monologue. He made a specific joke about returning to the gym, where he felt uncomfortable with the clothing some women wore to exercise. In his words:
"Also, I haven't been to the gym in so long, I didn't know women just dress like whores now?"
Shane continued to discuss tight-fitting gym shorts. He also joked that he was told not to stare because people might be recording videos for social media. These comments received groans from the studio audience and sparked massive criticism on the internet. Some viewers described the joke as sexist, and others questioned why women's workout clothing was being called out when men also work out in revealing outfits.
The comedian also joked that his receding hairline was similar to Adolf Hitler's hairstyle. He also made a joke where he linked being gay to looking like the Nazi leader. Again, the joke got a muted response from the audience.
The episode also featured another unexpected moment when Shane accidentally swore during a live sketch inspired by Green Eggs and Ham. After breaking the character, he realized his mistake and apologized for it.
What do you think about Shane Gillis' joke about women's gym clothing?
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