SNL’s Bowen Yang says he and Shane Gillis have ‘mutual respect’ despite being ‘used’ against each other in the media
Bowen Yang addresses relationship with Shane Gillis
- Bowen Yang addressed his relationship with Shane Gillis, stating they have a “mutual respect” and that Gillis is a “funny guy”, despite past rumors.
- Gillis was dismissed from Saturday Night Live in 2019 before his debut after podcast clips containing homophobic and racist jokes resurfaced.
- Yang suggested that both he and Gillis were “used” by external narratives, attempting to define them based on public perception.
- Gillis later returned to host an episode of Saturday Night Live in 2024, years after his initial firing.
- Yang recently denied accusations from another comedian, Michelle Best, who blamed him for Gillis's unceremonious exit from the show.