Celebrities criticize Shane Gillis over SNL monologue
Singer Maren Morris and actor Dan Levy, known for Schitt's Creek, are among those who have publicly rejected a controversial joke from Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis.
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What happened
Comedian Shane Gillis, a stand-up who hosted Saturday Night Live, delivered a monologue that sparked backlash. Singer Maren Morris, Dan Levy and other public figures spoke out against the joke, and Ego Nwodim answered Gillis by posting a gym selfie.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 8:12 AM ET: Shane Gillis's Saturday Night Live monologue draws outrage, with celebrities speaking out against the joke.
- Oct 13, 1:02 PM ET: Ego Nwodim responds to Gillis with a gym selfie, renewing debate over body shaming in entertainment.
- Oct 14, 10:51 AM ET: More celebrities publicly condemn the Saturday Night Live monologue.
Coverage
- Celebrities React to Shane Gillis' 'SNL' Monologue: Who Criticized Him & the 1 Who Found It 'Funny' (justjared.com)
- Here Are The Celebs Who Are Condemning Shane Gillis’s "SNL" Monologue (Yahoo News)
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