Shane Gillis returns to host SNL 5 years after firing

Feb. 22, 2024 National

Five years ago, Saturday Night Live fired comedian Shane Gillis after revelations that he made racist and homophobic jokes on his podcast. But this weekend, he's scheduled to host the iconic comedy show.

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Guest:

Seth Simons - author of the Humorism newsletter about labor, inequality, and extremism in comedy

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Eddie Sun

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