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Bowen Yang addresses relationship with Shane Gillis

Shane Gillis jokes about firing while hosting SNL
  • 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.
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