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Part of situation: Shane Gillis SNL monologue controversy (6 clusters)

Michael Che defends Shane Gillis’ controversial SNL joke

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Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che has defended comedian Shane Gillis following backlash over a controversial monologue. During a recent guest-hosting stint, Gillis drew criticism for a joke regarding women’s workout attire. While other figures, including former cast member Ego Nwodim and Dan Levy, condemned the remarks, Che characterized the incident as “comedy,” noting that some people find certain jokes funny while others do not.

Che also discussed the challenges of balancing his role at Saturday Night Live with his personal comedy career. He noted that the grueling production schedule often leaves him mentally exhausted during the summer months, making it difficult to tour or develop new material. Che is currently promoting a new stand-up special on Netflix.

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Michael Che · Netflix · Saturday Night Live · Shane Gillis

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Michael Che Was Asked About Shane Gillis, And He Did Not Look Happy To Be There [www.cinemablend.com]
Joe Rogan Reacts to Shane Gillis' Backlash Over Controversial SNL Joke About Women At The Gym [brobible.com]
SNL star disgusts fans after defending Shane Gillis' sexist monologue [metro.co.uk]
Michael Che Defends Shane Gillis’ Controversial SNL Gym Jokes Amid Backlash [www.comingsoon.net]
For SNL’s Michael Che, Comedy Is A Sport, and He’s Swinging For The Fences [www.vanityfair.com]