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Shane Gillis to Make Controversial Return as Host on 'Saturday Night Live'

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Formerly fired for racist jokes, Shane Gillis is set to host SNL 5 years after his dismissal.

Shane Gillis is making headlines as he prepares to host 'Saturday Night Live' after being fired from the show in 2019 for using racial slurs and making controversial comments. Gillis, who was initially hired as one of the new cast members, faced backlash and was swiftly cut from the lineup due to his past remarks. Despite the controversy, SNL has decided to give him a second chance by inviting him to host the show, sparking mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.

Comedian Shane Gillis will step onto the SNL stage on February 24th for his hosting debut, accompanied by musical guest 21 Savage. This announcement has stirred up discussions about accountability, redemption, and the entertainment industry's approach to past controversies. Gillis, known for his stand-up comedy, will have the opportunity to showcase his talent and address the events that led to his dismissal from the popular sketch-comedy show.

In a surprising turn of events, Shane Gillis will be back on SNL, highlighting the show's willingness to give second chances and stir up conversations about cancel culture. As the anticipation builds for his hosting gig, viewers are curious to see how Gillis will approach the spotlight and possibly address the controversy surrounding his past actions. Whether his return will be celebrated or criticized remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – Shane Gillis's SNL comeback is set to be a memorable and talked-about event.

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Shane Gillis to Host 'SNL' After Being Fired in 2019 for Racial ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Gillis had been one of three new SNL castmembers that were cast on the show at the time. But then he came under fire when he could be heard using a racial slur ...

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'SNL': Shane Gillis to Host After Being Fired for Racist Jokes (Variety)

'SNL' has set Shane Gillis as an upcoming host after cutting the comedian from its cast for racist jokes in 2019.

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Comedian Shane Gillis Set For 'SNL' Hosting Debut (Deadline)

Comedian Shane Gillis will make his 'SNL' hosting debut later this month with 21 Savage as musical guest.

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'Saturday Night Live' reveals Shane Gillis as February 24 guest host (Goldderby)

The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, ...

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Shane Gillis Will Host SNL 5 Years After He Was Fired (Daily Beast)

The stand-up comedian was fired from “Saturday Night Live” in 2019 for making racist comments on his podcast. Now he's the next host.

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Shane Gillis to Host Saturday Night Live (Consequence)

Comedian Shane Gillis will host Saturday Night Live on February 24th -- five years after he was fired from the sketch-comedy show.

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Shane Gillis, Fired SNL Cast Member, to Host SNL (TheWrap)

Comedian Shane Gillis, who was fired from SNL in 2019 after racist jokes resurfaced, will now host the show in 2024.

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Shane Gillis to host SNL four years after getting fired for racial slurs (WION)

Comedian Shane Gillis, who was previously dismissed from SNL for using a racial slur in a 2018 YouTube video, is making a comeback to the live comedy sketch ...

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Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, to ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

The comedian was fired in 2019 after clips in which he mocked Asians resurfaced The post Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, ...

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'Saturday Night Live' Announces Shane Gillis as Host After Firing ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The lesser-known comic was a controversial pick, considering SNL fired Gillis in 2019 after he made racial and homophobic slurs on a podcast at the time. SNL ...

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Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, to ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

The comedian was fired in 2019 after clips in which he mocked Asians resurfaced The post Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, ...

SNL names Shane Gillis as host, years after dropping him over ... (The Washington Post)

Saturday Night Live” parted ways with Gillis in 2019 days after announcing him as a cast member when clips of racial slurs and sexist and homophobic ...

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Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, to ... (Yahoo News Canada)

The comedian was fired in 2019 after clips in which he mocked Asians resurfaced The post Shane Gillis, Former 'SNL' Cast Member Fired for Racist Jokes, ...

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Fired 'SNL' Cast Member Shane Gillis to Host 'SNL' (Pajiba)

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Comedian Shane Gillis to host 'Saturday Night Live' after being fired ... (Fox News)

Comedian Shane Gillis is set to host "Saturday Night Live" in February after being swiftly fired from the late-night comedy show in 2019 over controversial ...

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Shane Gillis to Host 'SNL' Nearly 5 Years After Show Fired Him (Rolling Stone)

Comedian, who was hired-and-fired in 2019 after racist and homophobic jokes resurfaced, will make SNL debut on February 24 with musical guest 21 Savage.

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Comedian Shane Gillis Set For 'SNL' Hosting Debut (Yahoo News Canada)

A little less than four and a half years after being hired, and then quickly fired from SNL over the use of a racial slur in a 2018 YouTube video, ...

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'Saturday Night Live' Announces Shane Gillis as Host After Firing ... (CBS News 8)

The lesser-known comic was a controversial pick, considering SNL fired Gillis in 2019 after he made racial and homophobic slurs on a podcast. SNL originally ...

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Fired Saturday Night Live cast member Shane Gillis to host next ... (EW.com)

Shane Gillis, who was fired from the 'SNL' cast before his first episode in 2019 for using racist and homophobic slurs that the show deemed 'offensive, ...

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Shane Gillis to Host Saturday Night Live 5 Years After He Was Fired ... (PEOPLE.com)

Shane Gillis will host 'Saturday Night Live' on Feb. 24, 2024, almost five years after he was fired from the show in 2019 for past 'offensive' comments.

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SNL Taps Shane Gillis, Famously Fired From the Show Over Racist ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Saturday Night Live announced this weekend that Shane Gillis, the comedian who, just moments after being hired, was notably fired from the show for his ...

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"SNL" names Shane Gillis as host, nearly 5 years after it fired him (Axios)

NBC in 2019 called his disparaging remarks about Chinese people and gay people "offensive, hurtful and unacceptable."

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