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Dan Levy ‘Speechless’ After Shane Gillis’ SNL Monologue on Women’s Gym Clothing
Gillis apologized after the slip was censored in the posted clip and the moment quickly spread online.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, comedian Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live, describing women's gym attire as "whores" and "artificial bait-colored" shorts. By Sunday, actor Dan Levy condemned the remarks as misogynistic in a viral Instagram video that garnered more than 1 million likes.
- Gillis's third hosting appearance followed his 2019 firing from Saturday Night Live after resurfaced podcast clips featured anti-Asian and homophobic slurs. His return highlights ongoing tension between the network's employment practices and his documented controversial public persona.
- Levy argued that "complacency" creates environments enabling sexual assault, urging men to defend women rather than objectify them. Fellow entertainers including Elizabeth Banks and Hannah Einbinder publicly supported his stance, amplifying the criticism across social media platforms.
- During a Dr. Seuss-themed sketch, Gillis accidentally dropped an uncensored F-word and apologized twice. Feminist author Jessica Valenti connected the monologue to the 2024 Cornell 7 sexual assault case, arguing his remarks reflected broader national misogyny.
- Research from Sport England's This Girl Can campaign found 86% of women aged 16 to 34 experienced harassment in fitness spaces. Experts suggest normalization of sexist humor reinforces gender hierarchies, making Gillis's monologue part of a documented pattern affecting women's safety.
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Maren Morris Fires Back At Shane Gillis Over ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘Leave My Gym Short Wedgie Out Of It’
Several comedians, actors, and public figures, including singer Maren Morris, are speaking out following Shane Gillis’ Saturday Night Live monologue, which aired October 10. Gillis returned to the NBC sketch comedy show to host over the weekend. During his opening monologue, he referred to women as “whores,” prompting backlash from viewers and fellow celebrities. Photo Courtesy of Maren Morris During the segment, Gillis said, “I haven’t been to …
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The actor of the American show "Schitts Creek", Dan Levy, condemns the comments of comedian Shane Gillis on women in the gym.
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