Saturday Night Live releases the bombshell! Shane Gillis, the comic who was fired for his controversial remarks—makes a comeback. Get ready for a story of redemption and controversy. The show will feature the incredible rapper 21 Savage on February 24.
A dramatic twist that nobody saw coming! SNL is reversing course and giving the mike back to Shane Gillis.
Gillis, whose career took a fall in 2019 due to a plethora of discovered homophobic and racist comments from a 2018 podcast, is a dramatic twist that nobody saw coming.

From Shane Gillis’ Stardom to Shame
Gillis, once a rising star in the SNL galaxy, found himself plummeting into the abyss of controversy when a revealing podcast episode exposed his dark side—racial slurs, a mockery of a Chinese accent, and uncomfortably explicit discussions on race and sexuality.
SNL’s decision to resurrect Gillis has sent shockwaves through the comedy universe. Is it a daring move towards redemption or a gamble that might backfire? Only time will tell.
The Apology and Fallout
Gillis, facing the consequences, issued an apology, claiming to be a boundary-pushing comedian who occasionally misses the mark. SNL, regretting its oversight during the vetting process, bid farewell to Gillis in 2019.
this is what shane gillis got fired from SNL for fyi: https://t.co/1xbQtbbGkw pic.twitter.com/qbXaSpkW7H
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) February 4, 2024
Celebrity Arena Reacts
As the news broke, the digital arena erupted. Travis Kelce, shouting “LFG!!!” in excitement, and comedian Dane Cook, hailing it as one of the raddest detours to success, added a layer of drama to the unfolding saga.
All in all
Shane Gillis’ return to the SNL stage is a narrative laden with twists and turns, controversy. The ever-elusive concept of redemption. Will he soar to new heights or be consumed by the shadows of his past? One thing is certain—the stage is set. And the world is watching as Gillis takes a leap of faith back into the heart of Saturday Night Live.