Shane Gillis's SNL monologue draws backlash online
Comedian Shane Gillis faced criticism after his controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live. A comedian from the show's UK version also responded to the episode.
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What happened
Comedian Shane Gillis drew backlash over his controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live. A fellow comedian from the show's UK edition responded to the reaction. The UK version also took a swipe at its American counterpart, including its Trump cameos by James Austin Johnson.
Why it matters
The reports describe the monologue as sparking backlash, with the UK version publicly taking issue with the American show's material.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 6:05 AM ET: A comedian from Saturday Night Live reacted to the backlash over Shane Gillis's monologue, saying 'That's comedy'.
- Oct 18, 9:53 AM ET: SNL UK criticized Shane Gillis and James Austin Johnson's Trump cameos on the American show.
Coverage
- The New York Times (facebook.com)
- 'SNL UK' slams Shane Gillis, James Austin Johnson's Trump cameos (centraloregondaily.com)
- ‘SNL’ star reacts to Shane Gillis’ monologue backlash: ‘That’s comedy’ (NJ.com)
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