Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live on 11 October 2026, seven years after his dismissal from the program in 2019. His opening monologue sparked quick backlash from viewers who called jokes about women misogynistic. Critics at Variety and Vulture said the monologue fell flat.
A Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch during the episode included a not-safe-to-air slip, and Gillis later apologised. The Guardian noted the episode continued what it called a subpar streak for the season.