Kenan Thompson Says He’d Have a “Real Chat” with Shane Gillis Before Next SNL Appearance

Kenan Thompson says that if Shane Gillis were to return as host of SNL, he “would have a conversation” with him to ensure that his “actions don’t wave pool the rest of us.” The veteran SNL cast member was asked about Gillis’ controversial monologue during an appearance at Axios’ Media Trends Live on Tuesday. While hosting SNL earlier this month, Gillis delivered an opening monologue in which he described going to the gym and observing that “women just dress like whores now.” The remarks drew rebuke from several prominent members of the Hollywood community. “I know Shane. I don’t know him to be a mean person necessarily, but if he were to come back, I’m sure we would have a conversation like, ‘How do you think that went?’ and ‘What do you think you could have done differently?'” Thompson responded. “You know, like talking to a little kid—I would just sit him down and be like, ‘Yeah, so what do you think we could change there, pal?’ and just figure it out.” “I guess it’s just finding the balance between both things: allowing creative liberties, but also watching your step where harmful words are concerned,” he continued. “Because everybody is focusing on one specific word or one spec...