Shane Gillis, once fired from 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) for making anti-Asian and homophobic comments, made a triumphant return to host the show five years later, marking a significant comeback against cancel culture. His appearance sparked a range of reactions, from praise for his comedic performance to criticism of the content. Gillis's hosting gig included skits mocking Donald Trump's Gold 'Never Surrender' sneakers and a parody on sports betting titled 'Rock Bottom Kings,' among others. Following his SNL return, Netflix announced an extended partnership with Gillis, acquiring his six-episode scripted comedy series 'Tires,' set to premiere on May 23, and a new stand-up special, his second for the streamer. This move by Netflix signifies a major bet on Gillis's appeal, despite his controversial past.
Netflix is betting big on Shane Gillis, since he’s apparently okay now https://t.co/HPnmajr7il via @theavclub is he a good comedian tho?
Shane Gillis scored a new TV series, and it sounds awesome. The woke mob tried to ruin his life, and instead, he's become more powerful than ever before. You love to see it! DETAILS: https://t.co/nhvPZ8WaVr https://t.co/KutcDctTrk
Painfully on point Trump Victory Party Cold Open - SNL https://t.co/FSMnQbDILe via @YouTube
Shane Gillis scored a new TV series, and it sounds awesome. The woke mob tried to ruin his life, and instead, he's become more powerful than every before. You love to see it! DETAILS: https://t.co/nhvPZ8WIKZ https://t.co/EF87IMopAO
Netflix’s “extended partnership” with the “beloved” Shane Gillis was announced Monday. The streamer ordered a scripted series and a new stand-up special from the comedian. https://t.co/GNgsPKrObX
Netflix acquired a new TV series and standup special from Shane Gillis, the controversial comic who was previously fired from 'Saturday Night Live' for using racist and homophobic slurs in jokes. https://t.co/qYlYNGKJIJ
SNL band members look glum as anti-woke Shane Gillis takes the stage after he was fired https://t.co/VdzcybEb5t https://t.co/zTil4iSLqp
Netflix is betting big on Shane Gillis, since he’s apparently okay now https://t.co/RPuIoJNXkI https://t.co/RPMVAWu2RP
'Don't look that up': Shane Gillis uses forbidden words in 'Saturday Night Live' return as woke culture loses its grip https://t.co/mBWQdoM7g6 https://t.co/X1G6x2Xipk
Netflix orders six-episode Shane Gillis comedy series Series is called 'TIRES', premiering May 23 (via: DEADLINE) https://t.co/ddQnRkfvEV
Netflix is expanding its relationship with comedian Shane Gillis. The streamer has acquired his six-episode scripted comedy series ‘Tires,’ which will premiere May 23 https://t.co/1jnmlMsBy0
From Netflix: "Netflix today announced an extended partnership with beloved comedian Shane Gillis. This includes a six-episode acquisition of Gillis’ new scripted comedy series, Tires, which will premiere on May 23." I like use of word "beloved."
Shane Gillis self-funded a six-episode comedy series that will debut on Netflix this May. As part of a new deal, Netflix will also produce a stand-up special with Gillis — his second for the streamer, following last fall’s "Beautiful Dogs." https://t.co/qPmncCBQaj
Netflix Orders Shane Gillis Scripted Series Based on His YouTube Pilot 'Tires' https://t.co/EMgT1bCwrl
Netflix Buys Shane Gillis Comedy Series ‘Tires,’ to Premiere in May https://t.co/qPmncCBQaj
Watching Shane Gillis crush his SNL monologue inspired me to do one too! Enjoy! https://t.co/OhvwbpNbLX
Shane Gillis gets the last laugh https://t.co/yhKKRYhLWb
Shane Gillis SNL Fallout, Marvel Drops Brie Larson, Rich Streamers Whine, Taylor Lorenz & More https://t.co/LQIBz3XQoL
Shane Gillis blasts sports betting with hilarious ‘SNL’ skit: ‘Rock Bottom Kings’ https://t.co/PCcEDs4LJh https://t.co/RimQ3oOilF
SNL Cut Easily The Best Sketch From The Shane Gillis Episode https://t.co/ibke11B08N https://t.co/mSRC7Q6csD
SNL nailed this sports betting advertising spoof this weekend. ⤵️ https://t.co/oBdr7IzB2d
Shane Gillis ‘cancel culture’ comeback as SNL host: ‘He won that one, and I'm sure that he'll be back’ https://t.co/ita0q3vZQE
Shane Gillis’s return to SNL is a righteous victory against cancel culture, says Tom Slater https://t.co/WHn6Gzc4Vj
Shane Gillis Crushes Woke Mob with SNL Return! OutKick The Morning w/ @CharlyOnTV starts RIGHT NOW! https://t.co/22BjX5612n
Shane Gillis has triumphed over the cancellers, says Tom Slater https://t.co/WHn6Gzc4Vj
There was one big elephant in the room when Shane Gillis walked on stage to host Saturday Night Live this weekend, and he addressed it straight away. https://t.co/v7nqCMntee
This is a really good explanation of Shane Gillis’s appeal and staying power. (You should check out his Trump impressions on YouTube, they are the BEST) https://t.co/m2fORSzAl3
Stand-up Shane Gillis represents everything the modern entertainment biz hates. He isn’t achingly politically correct. He’s a son of Fox News-watching, lower-middle-class America. He’s genuinely funny. No wonder they cancelled him, says Tom Slater https://t.co/WHn6Gzc4Vj
Shane Gillis gains magical powers when he scores Trump's gold sneakers in the ‘SNL’ fake trailer ‘White Men Can Trump’ READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/jyB5AyhnHH [📽️ @nbcsnl] https://t.co/7b1UQ4IDMP
Saturday Night Live does a skit on the new Trump Shoes called “White Men Can’t Trump” https://t.co/s8HAT89rqw
SNL’s gambling skit with Shane Gillis 😂 https://t.co/lWBjSv1yhp
Such GLORIOUS Shrieking! SNL Shares Shane Gillis' Hilarious Anti-Woke Monologue and Lefties Can't DEEEAL https://t.co/RlGotcZBar
Donald Trump’s Gold “Never Surrender” Sneakers Mocked On “SNL” https://t.co/dKkIHxBmq3
'SNL' Gives Trump's Golden 'Never Surrender' Sneakers Magical Powers https://t.co/cI2H0aPRfD
Four years after his controversial firing from #SaturdayNightLive, comedian Shane Gillis returned to host the latest episode. Read our review: https://t.co/PbWw3vuxtz
Unaired Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Liberty Mutual Parody Takes on Police Shooting Unarmed People | Video: https://t.co/ottRPLBoVt
The musical act on SNL last night rapped about murdering people and the media is more offended by gay jokes from Shane Gillis https://t.co/OCoQHnd8VK
Shane Gillis should have watched the Louis CK monologue to take notes on how to walk the line with edgy material on SNL. It just seemed like he walked out there unprepared, tried to freestyle it. I’ve seen some of his stuff and it’s OK sometimes, but in a way that only works in…
Shane Gillis has triumphed over the cancellers. A few years after he was sacked from Saturday Night Live, the stand-up returned to host the show last night. Is cancel culture beginning to lose its grip? Let’s hope so, says Tom Slater https://t.co/WHn6Gzc4Vj
Just watched the @Shanemgillis SNL monologue. Dude is funny AF. No wonder he got fired from the show - he was too good.
This is me and my super close friend Shane Gillis. As you can see, we are super close friends. Not enough people recognize what he is doing for the institute of comedy but I’m here for it. 🫡 @Shanemgillis https://t.co/DdcL3a1kTO
Shane Gillis isn't a conservative. He's a comedian who doesn't play by the rules and follows the funny wherever it leads him So, therefore, he must be stopped...amirite? https://t.co/QjzJMPAjdo
I think Shane Gillis fans mistake “unapologetically simple white male” for funny. Hard to hate someone who has a dumb, sheepdog grin on his face almost all the time. And I didn’t hate him on SNL. But the only joke he really has is, “I’m a lummox trying my hardest.” The…
SNL finally did something funny Watch the Shane Gillis Trump sneakers skit: https://t.co/FiqLVKLjzi
I thought @Shanemgillis episode of SNL was pretty good. He was funny, was nice to see a lot of the non-political stuff get actual effort put behind it. Studio audience was primed for normal (bad + overly political) SNL though and energy was super weird.
Shane Gillis hosted “Saturday Night Live” five years after he was dropped from the show for previous anti-Asian and homophobic comments. https://t.co/6YG4xz6MhP
Awesome SNL preview for the new Trump sneaker inspired movie: “White Men Can Trump.” https://t.co/NdF3Q7MLQT
Shane Gillis hosting SNL just shows how much funnier normal comedy dudes are than mainstream comedy institutions now. I just watched clips of his monologue and it just looks like a guy being funny on a weird stage with weird people behind him. Growing up I watched SNL every…
An absolute SNL classic last night, as the Trump sneakers make one man “Be Like Trump.” https://t.co/NdF3Q7MLQT
Shane Gillis is a bonafide star now… https://t.co/wupNZKfFi3 https://t.co/7woFGi7uO1
Ngl I was hoping to see more SNL bashing from Shane Gillis but I understand his style isn’t to just make himself laugh like Norm MacDonald