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Former ‘SNL’ Star Ego Nwodim Reacts to Shane Gillis’ Controversial Joke About Women

Shane Gillis sparks controversy with SNL monologue, celebrities react

By · Published October 13, 2026  22:33 UTC · Updated October 14, 2026  00:27 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Shane Gillis sparks controversy with SNL monologue, celebrities react
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Shane Gillis recently appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL), but his monologue has been met with backlash. The comedian made a joke about women's gym shorts, which many have deemed misogynistic.

Celebrities such as Martha Plimpton and Dan Levy have also weighed in on the controversy, with Plimpton calling for more women to be involved in decision-making at SNL. The controversy has sparked a larger conversation about the representation and treatment of women in comedy and media.

Yahoo and Page Six have covered the fallout, with some questioning the decision to give Gillis a platform on SNL.

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Questions people are asking

What was the joke about?

Shane Gillis made a joke about women's gym shorts during his SNL monologue

Who has spoken out against Gillis?

Maren Morris, Flavor Flav, Maggie Baird, Martha Plimpton, and Dan Levy

Why is this controversy notable?

The backlash has sparked a conversation about representation and treatment of women in comedy and media

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