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Former ‘SNL’ star Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis monologue about women’s gym outfits

Headline from NBC News, from the development of Oct 12, 2026

Newest development Oct 13, 2026 · 3 reportsThe Shane Gillis SNL Backlash Is Really Stupid

Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Ego Nwodim appeared to respond to Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue from his latest hosting stint Saturday, during which he said that women who wear short shorts to the gym are dressing like “whores.”

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  1. Comedians, actors call out Shane Gillis for 'sexist' remarks during 'SNL' monologue

    Headline from PhillyVoice ·

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    Former ‘SNL’ star Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis monologue about women’s gym outfits

    Headline from NBC News ·

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    The Shane Gillis SNL Backlash Is Really Stupid

    Headline from Reason ·

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  1. Variety

    Shane Gillis Bombs ‘SNL’ Monologue (Again): ‘You’re Either Gay or You’re Hitler’ (opens Variety)

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    Shane Gillis returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the third time since his 2019 firing, emerging in a matching black tee and pants for a meandering monologue about needing to lose weight and being miserable (and trying to be unthreatening to women) while hiking. “I tried to go to a public gym.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Shane Gillis faces backlash for ‘SNL' monologue joke about women's gym attire (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Host Shane Gillis during the “Saturday Night Live” monologue on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026

  3. Variety

    Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue and Says ‘More Men Need to Be Standing Up’: ‘Speechless That Something Like That Can Exist on Live National Television’ (opens Variety)

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    “Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” monologue, saying that “more men need to be standing up in opposition to it.” Gillis, who hosted “SNL” over the weekend, has generated heated backlash for his comments about women in his opener.

  4. Deadline

    Dan Levy Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: “Speechless That Something Like That Can Exist On Live National Television” (opens Deadline)

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    Dan Levy is not holding back his thoughts on Shane Gillis’ Saturday Night Live monologue. The Schitt’s Creek star posted an Instagram reel Sunday night, slamming Gillis. It opens with him saying “Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Dan Levy Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Joke About Women at the Gym: “Speechless That Can Exist” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The 'Schitt's Creek' sharply criticized Gillis' joke as misogynistic and suggested such humor can lead to sexual assault. "[Women] are not objects. They are superior human beings to men."

  6. Advocate

    Dan Levy demands men speak up after Shane Gillis demeans women on ‘SNL’ (opens Advocate)

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    Comedian Shane Gillis said “f*ck” during a sketch on live network television and referenced Joe Rogan on Saturday. It may have been the least offensive thing he said all night. The comedian’s latest turn hosting Saturday Night Live included an opening monologue disparaging women’s workout clothes an…

  7. New York Post

    ‘Speechless’ Dan Levy blasts ‘misogynist’ Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ monologue: ‘More men need to be standing up’ (opens New York Post)

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    "I'm speechless that something like that can exist on live national television," the actor said in response to the comedian's monologue.

  8. Blaze Media

    Actor MELTS DOWN over jokes about women in Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue (opens Blaze Media)

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    Popular comedian Shane Gillis outraged many on the left during his monologue on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend, and a high-profile actor is leading the charge. Gillis touched upon many subjects in his monologue, but one story especially triggered leftists: when he criticized women for dressi…

  9. HuffPost

    Dan Levy Says He’s ‘Speechless’ Over Shane Gillis’ Misogynist ‘SNL’ Monologue (opens HuffPost)

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    Gillis drew backlash after delivering a monologue in which he made startling observations about what women wear to the gym and likened his hairstyle to Adolf Hitler’s.

  10. Fast Company

    ‘SNL’ and Shane Gillis get backlash for ‘rape culture’ jokes during a national conversation about sexual assault (opens Fast Company)

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    Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and the response to the comedian’s opening monologue has been fast and mostly furious. On Saturday, Gillis took the stage and almost immediately insulted women with a joke that pretty indisputably did not land.

  11. PhillyVoice

    Comedians, actors call out Shane Gillis for 'sexist' remarks during 'SNL' monologue (opens PhillyVoice)

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    'Tires' co-creator Shane Gillis has sparked outrage for saying women 'dress like whores' at the gym in his 'SNL' monologue. Dan Levy, Phoebe Robinson and others called his comments misogynist.

  12. NBC News

    Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ monologue slammed as sexist for comments about women (opens NBC News)

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    Comedian Shane Gillis drew controversy again for his “Saturday Night Live” monologue Saturday after commenting that he “didn’t know women just dress like whores now” at the gym.

  13. Breitbart News

    Shane Gillis Accused of Sexism After 'Saturday Night Live' Monologue: 'Women Just Dress Like Whores Now' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Comedian Shane Gillis is under fire after joking that "women just dress like whores" at gyms during his monologue on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

  14. News Nation Now

    Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis over ‘misogynist’ ‘SNL’ monologue (opens News Nation Now)

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    Dan Levy wondered how Shane Gillis' monologue was able to air on live TV.

  15. Variety

    Ex-‘SNL’ Star Ego Nwodim Shades Shane Gillis’ Controversial Monologue With Gym Photo: ‘Whore Reporting for Duty’ (opens Variety)

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    Former “Saturday Night Live” star Ego Nwodim threw shade at host Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue about women working out with her own gym photo. Gillis hosted last Saturday’s episode of “SNL,” and his monologue went viral for his jokes about women working out in scantily-clad outfits.

  16. Queerty

    Dan Levy is not here for Shane Gillis’s awful SNL monologue & neither are we (opens Queerty)

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    Dan Levy might be a funny guy, but he’s not laughing now. The Schitt’s Creek star took to Instagram over the weekend to call out comedian Shane Gillis, who stirred up controversy with his monologue on Saturday Night Live, in which he made a handful of tired and lazy cracks about women at the gym.

  17. MS Now

    Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue was misogynistic — and painfully unfunny (opens MS Now)

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    Gillis is the signature example of a fraternity of working, wealthy, uncanceled male artists whose careers skyrocket after they endure some form of online shaming.

  18. New York Post

    Former ‘SNL’ star fires back at Shane Gillis’ monologue amid outrage (opens New York Post)

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    Singer Maren Morris, "Schitt's Creek" alum Dan Levy and more A-listers have spoken out publicly against the comedian's controversial joke.

  19. Fox News

    Actor Dan Levy blasts Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue, claims men's 'complacency' fuels sexual assault (opens Fox News)

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    Dan Levy accused Shane Gillis of misogyny over his "Saturday Night Live" monologue about women's gym attire, saying men's complacency enables sexual assault.

  20. NBC News

    Former ‘SNL’ star Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis monologue about women’s gym outfits (opens NBC News)

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    Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Ego Nwodim appeared to respond to Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue from his latest hosting stint Saturday, during which he said that women who wear short shorts to the gym are dressing like “whores.”

  21. Fox News

    Swifties claim Travis Kelce did the unspeakable by liking Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue & they're not happy (opens Fox News)

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    Swifties mobilized across social media platforms after Travis Kelce allegedly liked Shane Gillis' "Saturday Night Live" monologue on Instagram.

  22. New York Post

    Travis Kelce ‘likes’ Shane Gillis’ controversial ‘SNL’ monologue video (opens New York Post)

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    Over the weekend, Gillis sparked online outrage for his comments about women during his "SNL" monologue.

  23. Conservative Review

    'He's right about gym girls': Former 'SNL' star backs Shane Gillis as liberal celebs 'gasp' in shock (opens Conservative Review)

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    They can't fire him this time. While Shane Gillis' latest "Saturday Night Live" monologue continues to inflame his liberal critics, some former cast members were wholly unoffended by his remarks — and even defended the jokes that sent social media into another meltdown.

  24. Reason

    The Shane Gillis SNL Backlash Is Really Stupid (opens Reason)

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    Shane Gillis on SNL

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