Dan Levy Condemns Shane Gillis’s SNL Joke About Women at the Gym

Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis's SNL monologue for objectifying women, sparking online debate over gender dynamics.

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Comedian Dan Levy has publicly criticized Shane Gillis for remarks made during his recent Saturday Night Live monologue that many found offensive.

Gillis, who was previously fired from the show in 2019 after past controversial statements resurfaced, returned as a host on October 10. During his opening monologue, he commented that women at the gym dress like wh***s, a statement that quickly drew backlash.

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Levy, known for creating Schitt’s Creek, took to Instagram to condemn the remark, stating that such language perpetuates harmful stereotypes and fails to recognize the responsibility men have in challenging misogynistic behavior. He emphasized that it is not just a women’s issue but one that requires collective action from all individuals.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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