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Fired ‘SNL’ Cast Member Shane Gillis Returns As A Second Time Host

Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time on March 1, 2025, after his previous hosting on February 24, 2024.
During his monologue, Gillis joked about his love for historical documentaries and poked fun at political figures.
Musical guest Tate McRae performed two songs, including 'Sports Car,' which was highlighted as exceptional.
Gillis was originally fired from SNL in 2019 for past racist remarks, but Lorne Michaels stated the decision came from NBC, not him.

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Townhall

Shane Gillis' SNL Episode Seems to Have Hit High Marks...Because It Was Actually Funny

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Penn Live

Shane Gillis jokes about Bill Cosby, compares liberals to ‘Star Wars’ villains in ‘SNL’ monologue

After poking fun of both Trump and former President Biden, the Mechanicsburg native then compared liberals to famous villains in the “Star Wars” universe.

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Vulture

SNL Recap: Shane Gillis Humors the Base

Shane Gillis’s second stint as host caters to his narrow fanbase, which makes for a limiting, bland episode.

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The Atlantic

What It Takes to Make Shane Gillis Funny

Sometimes, you need the SNL writers’ room.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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Alabama Live

SNL host compares liberals to ‘Star Wars’ villains: ‘It’s too powerful, dude'

Shane Gillis returned to “Saturday Night Live” as a host for a second time on March 1.

1 day ago·Alabama, United States

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Outkick

Shane Gillis Faces Serious Backlash Over 'SNL' Performance: WATCH

Some people weren't impressed with Shane Gillis' performance hosting "Saturday Night Live."The star comedian returned for his second time hosting Saturday night. He previously hosted in 2024 after originally being fired by the show over jokes people found offensive.His return to "SNL" and his incredible rise in comedy is a pretty solid sign that cancel culture is dying, but people weren't impressed Saturday night.The main issue seems to be Gilli…

2 days ago·Nashville, United States

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