Dan Levy Condemns Shane Gillis' SNL Monologue on Women's Gym Attire
On October 10, 2026, comedian Shane Gillis sparked outrage during his Saturday Night Live hosting stint with a derogatory remark about women's gym attire. His comment drew immediate criticism, including a strong rebuke from actor Dan Levy on Instagram, who emphasized that short gym shorts do not equate to disrespectful behavior. Levy condemned the underlying misogyny in Gillis's statement, which quickly gained traction and support from several celebrities, including Elizabeth Banks. This appearance marked Gillis's fourth time hosting the show, following previous engagements in 2024 and 2025, and came after earlier controversies surrounding his past remarks.
Key facts
- Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2026.
- Gillis' monologue criticized women's gym attire, calling them 'wh*res' and comparing short-shorts to 'artificial bait.'
- Dan Levy posted an Instagram video the following Sunday responding to the monologue.
- Levy said, 'Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them wh*res. It makes the men calling them wh*res misogynists.'
- Levy's video went viral and received support from Elizabeth Banks and others.
- SNL alums Ego Nwodim and Cecily Strong shared sarcastic posts about their workout clothes.
- Gillis was hired and dropped as an SNL cast member in 2019 due to homophobic jokes and slurs against Asian people.
- Gillis has hosted SNL three times: in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Levy
- Shane Gillis
- Elizabeth Banks
- Ego Nwodim
- Cecily Strong
- Marcello Hernández
Institutions
- Saturday Night Live
- SNL
- Netflix Is A Joke