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Lorne Michaels Was Stunned Shane Gillis' “Saturday Night Live” Hiring Sparked 'Overreaction' as Controversial Remarks Resurfaced
Gillis was hired as a featured player in 2019 and fired days later after videos resurfaced of him making racial slurs on his podcast
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.'"
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 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].
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],
Lorne Michaels: ‘SNL’ will ‘reinvent’ how Trump is portrayed
Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of “Saturday Night Live,” says he will have to “reinvent” former President Trump’s character on the show. “I think we have the people to play [the candidates],
Bowen Yang Recalls Phone Call With Shane Gillis Before Gillis' 'SNL' Firing
Bowen Yang has shared tidbits from a phone exchange he said he had with Shane Gillis before the latter was fired from ...
“SNL” star Bowen Yang recalls apologetic phone call with fired cast member Shane Gillis
Saturday Night Live breakout Bowen Yang looked back on the fervor surrounding the firing of Shane Gillis, sharing that the ...
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PHOTOS: Social Media Has ID’d Shane Gillis’ Stunning Girlfriend Who Completely Stole The Show At Eagles-Falcons MNF Game
Philadelphia Eagles fan and comedian Shane Gillis' girlfriend, Grace Brassel, has been identified as the attractive woman by ...
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Shane Gillis praised for 'uncomfortable moment' where he called out podcast host for mocking people with Down syndrome
The comedian stood up against Andrew Schulz and his crew who were laughing at a Down syndrome person dancing on TikTok ...
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Lorne Michaels reflects on Shane Gillis
Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels thinks everyone made too big a deal over Shane Gillis' controversial past. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the producer-turned-mogul reflected ...
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Bowen Yang Says Shane Gillis Called To Apologize For Past Offensive Jokes Right Before He Was Fired From ‘SNL’
where he found himself making headlines alongside the likes of Dave Chappelle and Shane Gillis. Yang and Gillis joined the cast of SNL at the same time in 2019, but Gillis was abruptly fired ...
SNL Star Bowen Yang Recalls Shane Gillis’ Apologetic Phone Call Before He Got Fired
SNL star Bowen Yang is ready to move past the infamous controversy between him and former co-star Shane Gillis that erupted ...
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Everyone Is Going Wild Over Eagles Fan & Comedian Shane Gillis’ Girlfriend After She Showed Up For ‘Monday Night Football’ In Stunning Outfit With Incredibly Short Skirt
Philadelphia Eagles fan and comedian Shane Gillis was on hand to watch his beloved team on Monday Night Football. The ...