SNL alum Ego Nwodim and actor Dan Levy have criticized a joke made by Shane Gillis during his recent Saturday Night Live monologue regarding women's gym attire.
Key facts
- •Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live and made comments about women's gym attire during his monologue.
- •Ego Nwodim, an SNL cast member for seven seasons, responded to the joke via Instagram Stories.
- •Dan Levy criticized the joke, labeling the language used as misogynistic.
- •Levy stated that he was "speechless" that the comments were allowed on live national television.
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Ego Nwodim and actor Dan Levy have publicly criticized a joke made by comedian Shane Gillis during his recent hosting appearance on the NBC sketch show. Gillis sparked controversy during his monologue by commenting on women's gym clothing, specifically criticizing the style of shorts worn by women while exercising.
The Monologue Joke
During his Saturday Night Live monologue, Gillis remarked on his recent return to the gym, stating, "I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?" He continued by describing the shorts worn by women as "neon" and "artificial bait-colored," while suggesting that the design of the clothing draws attention to the body.
Public Responses
Ego Nwodim, who was an SNL cast member from 2018 to 2025, responded to the monologue on Instagram by posting photos of herself at the gym with the captions "Whore reporting for duty" and "Getting my 30 grams of protein in after heauxing." Dan Levy also addressed the comments on social media, stating that calling women who wear short shorts "whores" is misogynistic. Levy further expressed concern that such remarks were broadcast on live national television, arguing that men should stand in opposition to such rhetoric.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Deadline, Hollywood Reporter.
