Shane Gillis Hosts 'SNL' Amid Mixed Reviews

Shane Gillis returned to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the second time, alongside musical guest Tate McRae, in a much-anticipated episode following the show's 50th anniversary celebrations. The episode featured appearances from NFL stars Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, who shared behind-the-scenes moments on social media. While some sketches, including a commercial parody for a new medication, received mixed reviews, critics noted that Gillis struggled to deliver engaging material, often resorting to crude humor and low-energy performances. The episode's content was described as lacking in creativity, with sketches centered around sexual themes and stereotypes. Despite the criticisms of Gillis's performance, other cast members shone through, providing some levity to the overall show. Ultimately, the episode highlighted the ongoing debate about Gillis's controversial past and the show's handling of its comedic direction under Lorne Michaels.