Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live on 11 October 2026, seven years after his dismissal from the program in 2019. His opening monologue prompted sharp reactions from viewers who called jokes about women misogynistic. Critics at Variety and Vulture called the monologue a clear misfire.
A Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch during the episode featured an on-air mistake, and Gillis later issued an apology. The Guardian said the night added to what it called a subpar streak for the season.