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Shane Gillis

stand-up Feb. 27, 2024

Anatomy of a FailYes, Shane Gillis bombed on SNL, but not for the reasons you think.

By Jesse David Fox
overnights Feb. 25, 2024

Saturday Night Live Recap: Shane Gillis Got Away With ItShane Gillis makes it to SNL after all, bringing his conservative-friendly material to his first hosting gig.

By Joe Berkowitz

yikes Feb. 25, 2024

Shane Gillis Asks You Not to Google Him in Cringey SNL MonologueAfter acknowledging his firing, Gillis spent his monologue pointing out that it wasn’t going well.

By Tom Smyth
controversies Feb. 22, 2024

What’s the Deal With Shane Gillis Hosting SNL?The comedian was fired from the cast in 2019. Now he’s returning to host. Why?

By Hershal Pandya and Jesse David Fox
snl Sept. 20, 2019

A Comedian Reflects on Their 2019 SNL Audition“Going into it I was very aware I didn’t have red-state appeal, which is something they’re always looking for.”

By Megh Wright
snl Sept. 16, 2019

SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis“The language he used is offensive, hurtful and unacceptable.”

By Megh Wright
on comedy Sept. 14, 2019

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Thinks Shane Gillis Shouldn’t Lose SNL JobWill the other Democrats weigh in?

By Devon Ivie
snl Sept. 12, 2019

New SNL Hire Shane Gillis Has a History of Racist and Homophobic RemarksSources in the Philadelphia comedy scene — where Gillis lived and performed — tell Vulture they were surprised to see the casting news.

By Megh Wright
snl Sept. 12, 2019

Saturday Night Live Adds 3 New Cast Members for Season 45Including writer Bowen Yang!

By Megh Wright