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Lorne Michaels Backtracks on 'SNL' Firing Shane Gillis
'SNL' Creator Lorne Michaels Backtracks on Firing of Shane Gillis, Calls It an 'Overraction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now describes as an "overreaction." Gillis was announced as a new featured cast member alongside Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman in 2019,
Lorne Michaels reflects on Shane Gillis “SNL” casting backlash: 'The overreaction to it was so stunning'
"When he came back to the show last year [to host], we saw, 'Oh right, he’s really talented, and he would’ve been really good for us.'"
Why Was Shane Gillis Fired From SNL?
Recently, many have grown curious about why Shane Gillis was fired from SNL. His sudden dismissal from the iconic comedy show in 2019, just days after being announced as a new cast member, sparked widespread debate.
Lorne Michaels maintains that Shane Gillis would have been good for Saturday Night Live
Asked if he’s more concerned about being politically correct now than when the show started in 1975, Michaels reflected on The Shane Gillis Incident as an example. “We had a bad time when I added Shane Gillis to the cast [in 2019].
Bowen Yang Says Shane Gillis Called To Apologize For Past Offensive Jokes Right Before He Was Fired From ‘SNL’
Yang added that he spoke to Gillis just before it was announced that he was being fired from the show. Yang reportedly texted Gillis, who called him back and “apologized for the mess,” The New Yorker reports.
Bowen Yang Reveals What Shane Gillis Told Him Before ‘SNL’ Firing
Bowen Yang is pulling back the curtain on comedian Shane Gillis’ hiring and subsequent firing from Saturday Night Live in 2019.Yang spoke about the situation in a profile in The New Yorker published Monday,
Lorne Michaels Calls Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Casting Backlash an ‘Overreaction’: ‘He’s Really Funny’
Lorne Michaels has no regrets about hiring controversial comedian Shane Gillis — or bringing him back to host Saturday Night Live after he was fired for resurfaced racist and homophobic jokes. "We had a bad time when I added Shane Gillis to the cast [in 2019],
SNL 50: Lorne Michaels on Shane Gillis Controversy, "Overreaction"
SNL EP/Creator Lorne Michaels addressed the Shane Gillis controversy and what he felt was an "overreaction" to Gillis' comments.
Lorne Michaels Backtracks on 'SNL' Firing Shane Gillis: 'Overreaction'
Lorne Michaels has finally opened up about the firing of comedian Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live, in what he now describes as an "overreaction." Gillis was announced as a new featured cast member alongside Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman in 2019,
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Lorne Michaels Was Stunned Shane Gillis' Saturday Night Live Hiring Sparked 'Overreaction' as Controversial Remarks Resurfaced
Lorne Michaels recalls the controversy surrounding Shane Gillis' hiring and subsequent firing at 'Saturday Night Live', says ...
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Mechanicsburg comedian Shane Gillis in Phila. in October: Where to buy tickets
Comedian Shane Gillis, who is from Mechanicsburg, will perform on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in ...
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US comedian Shane Gillis shares story from wild night out with 'awesome' Kneecap
American comedian Shane Gillis shared a hilarious memory from a night out in Philadelphia with Irish rap group Kneecap. On a ...
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