Shane Gillis, previously fired from "Saturday Night Live" before making an appearance, downplayed his history during his hosting gig. Opting not to dwell on past events, Gillis used his opening monologue to indicate that both he and "S.N.L." may have benefited from their separate paths. Despite being dropped from the show in 2019 over offensive language, he returned as a guest host, choosing not to take a confrontational stance, unlike previous hosts in similar situations.