# Dana Carvey Says He Saw Shane Gillis’ SNL Monologue as a Joke

Dana Carvey said he “didn’t understand the kerfuffle” over Shane Gillis’ “SNL” monologue because he simply saw it as a joke. His comments weigh in on the backlash surrounding Gillis’s return to the show and debates over comedy and offense.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/dana-carvey-didnt-understand-shane-gillis-snl-controversy-1236917244/) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:29:12 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kenan-thompson-shane-gillis-snl-monologue-1236919039/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:07:29 +0000