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SNL UK Roasts Shane Gillis Over Monologue Gaffes
18 Oct
Summary
- UK SNL mocked Gillis's monologue calling women gym-goers 'whores'.
- Gillis accidentally dropped an uncensored F-bomb during a live sketch.
- Dan Levy criticized Gillis's gym joke as misogynistic.
The British iteration of "Saturday Night Live" has recently lampooned comedian Shane Gillis. This occurred after his latest hosting appearance on the American "SNL" generated significant controversy. The "Weekend Update" segment on "SNL UK" directly addressed Gillis's opening monologue.
During his monologue, Gillis made a joke referring to women in gyms as "whores," a comment that actor Dan Levy later labeled as misogynistic. Furthermore, Gillis accidentally uttered an uncensored F-bomb during a live sketch on "SNL," prompting immediate apologies.
Meanwhile, James Austin Johnson, known for his portrayal of Donald Trump on the U.S. "SNL," made a surprise appearance on "SNL UK." He incorporated his Trump impression into a sketch with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The American "Saturday Night Live" is currently on a break. Its next new episode is scheduled for October 31, with host Inde Navarrette.
