More on Shane Gillis and SNL
Gillis said at the time of his firing (or is it un-hiring?): “I’m a comedian who was funny enough to get on SNL. That can’t be taken away. Of course, I wanted an opportunity to prove myself at SNL but it would be too much of a distraction. I respect the decision they made. I am honestly grateful for the opportunity.”
He later explained on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast that he had been trying to make fun of racist attitudes, not encourage them.
Gillis has landed on his feet. He’s a very successful comedian with a new Netflix special, Beautiful Dogs. And SNL decided to bring him back as the host of the February 24, 2024 episode. (See promo, above.)
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