Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue on women’s gym clothing draws praise and criticism from celebrities
Photo: NBC NewsShane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and his opening monologue included jokes about what women wear to the gym, which drew wide attention. Former cast member Ego Nwodim and singer Maren Morris responded critically, and actress Martha Plimpton criticized Gillis and SNL creator Lorne Michaels, while Dan Levy said the material reflected misogyny. Others, including Bobby Bones and the Daily Wire, praised the set or defended it as comedy. The sources agree the monologue sparked debate, with disagreement centering on whether the jokes were fair comedy or objectionable.
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- Rolling StoneMaren Morris Hits Back at Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Joke About Women Being ‘Whores’ at the Gym
Left-leaning outlets spotlight celebrity pushback, including Nwodim and Morris, and present the monologue mainly as a controversy over women's gym attire.
Alternative outlets highlight Levy's criticism and link the joke to gym culture, with Straight Arrow News tying it to record gym attendance.
- Daily WireShane Gillis Is A Comedian. It’s OK To Laugh.
- New York Post‘East of Eden’ star Martha Plimpton takes aim at ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels after Shane Gillis’ ‘f–king stupid’ monologue
Right-leaning outlets emphasize praise and defense of Gillis as a comedian, with Bobby Bones calling the monologue funny and the Daily Wire arguing it is fair comedy.