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Gillis's SNL Monologue: Hitler Hair & Gym Woes
11 Oct
Summary
- Gillis returned to SNL, joking about his Hitler-like receding hairline.
- He discussed his struggles at a public gym and women's workout attire.
- Gillis was fired in 2019 for using offensive language on a podcast.
Shane Gillis recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time since his 2019 dismissal. During his monologue, he humorously discussed his perceived physical decline, including weight gain and a receding hairline that he likened to Adolf Hitler's. Gillis also shared anecdotes about his challenging experiences at public gyms in New York, noting the intimidating atmosphere and the fashion choices of other gym-goers.
Gillis's history with SNL is notable; he was hired as a cast member in September 2019 but was fired just five days later. This decision followed the resurfacing of podcast clips containing racist and anti-gay remarks. Despite this abrupt end to his tenure, Gillis has since built a successful career through stand-up specials, a popular podcast, and creating the Netflix series "Tires."
SNL creator Lorne Michaels later revealed that NBC executives forced Gillis's termination against his own wishes. Michaels has since seemingly worked to mend the relationship, offering Gillis the role of Donald Trump and inviting him to host the show multiple times. Although his initial hosting monologue in 2024 did not go as planned, Gillis has since proven his comedic talent in various sketches.
