SNL Star Defends Shane Gillis Monologue: ‘That’s Comedy’

• A current ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Shane Gillis’s monologue, brushing off complaints with a simple defense: ‘That’s comedy.’ The response adds fuel to an ongoing debate over where comedy’s lines should be drawn.
• Gillis, a stand-up comedian, has faced criticism for jokes some viewers found offensive.
• The controversy has drawn attention to the show’s booking choices and its role in shaping edgy late-night humor.

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