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Che: Gillis's Controversial Joke Was Just 'Comedy'
15 Oct
Summary
- Michael Che states he was not paying attention to Shane Gillis's controversial joke.
- Che described the backlash as simply 'comedy' and people not finding it funny.
- He suggested he wasn't focused on Gillis's monologue due to his own material.
Michael Che has offered his perspective on the backlash directed at comedian Shane Gillis for a recent monologue. Che indicated that he was not paying attention during Gillis's controversial joke, as he was preoccupied with his own material for the show. He described the ensuing public outcry as a natural part of comedy, where differing opinions on humor are common.
When questioned about the joke itself, Che stated that he eventually saw the monologue the following day but claims he did not give it much thought. He also noted the busy nature of the show, making it difficult to track every performer's contributions. Che drew a parallel to his own work, acknowledging that he too has faced criticism for his jokes, including a bit with Colin Jost.
Gillis's monologue, which aired on October 10, included remarks about women's gym attire. The comments were met with criticism from various personalities and viewers. Gillis later apologized for an unrelated F-bomb incident during a sketch.
