Shane Gillis' SNL Monologue Draws Mixed Audience Reactions

The comedian's return as host featured controversial jokes about race, politics, and historical documentaries, eliciting varied responses from the live audience.

Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time, years after being fired in 2019 over resurfaced offensive comments.
His opening monologue included jokes about Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and liberals, with some humor falling flat with the show's audience.
Gillis made a controversial joke about white men asking their partners about past relationships with Black men, which prompted audible groans from the crowd.
He compared Ken Burns' historical documentaries to 'kryptonite for women,' adding a divisive remark linking them to Bill Cosby.
The comedian acknowledged the audience's lukewarm reception to some jokes during his performance, blending self-deprecation with his stand-up routine.