Kelce Backs Controversial SNL Star Gillis

Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has appeared to support comedian Shane Gillis following controversy over Gillis's recent Saturday Night Live monologue. Kelce reportedly liked an Instagram video of the monologue, which included remarks about women's gym attire that have drawn significant criticism.

Gillis's October 10 monologue joked that women at the gym now "dress like whores," describing their shorts in detail. This statement has been widely condemned. Actor Dan Levy responded the following day, stating that women wearing shorts does not make them "whores" and that men calling them such are "misogynists."

Levy further argued that such objectification contributes to an environment where women are assaulted and that more men should speak out. He emphasized that this is an issue for everyone, not just women, as objectification in media can lead to harmful treatment of women.

This is not the first time Kelce and Gillis have shown mutual support. Gillis previously attended Kelce's annual Tight End University event in June. Gillis also had another unscripted moment during the October 10 SNL episode, accidentally swearing during a sketch and later apologizing.