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Kenan Thompson on Gillis: 'Gentle Parenting' Needed
21 Oct
Summary
- Thompson suggests discussing past monologue choices with Gillis.
- SNL's elder statesman wants to avoid overshadowing other cast members.
- Gillis's monologue about women's clothing reportedly overshadowed other talent.
Kenan Thompson, a veteran of Saturday Night Live, has spoken about the controversy surrounding Shane Gillis's past monologue. Thompson indicated a desire to approach Gillis with a form of 'gentle parenting' if he were to host again.
Thompson suggested that if Gillis returned, they should have a conversation about how the previous episode went and what could have been done differently, likening the approach to speaking with a child. He expressed regret that Gillis's monologue overshadowed the contributions of other SNL participants.
Specifically, Thompson highlighted the achievements of new cast member Grace Reiter and musical guest Rosalía, noting their work was largely ignored due to the focus on Gillis's controversial comments. Thompson stressed the importance of dialogue to prevent such incidents from detracting from the entire cast's efforts.
