Shane Gillis Apologizes After Dropping F-Bomb on SNL

Paige Catton Sun, October 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM UTC

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Horton certainly heard something during Shane Gillis’ latest SNL appearance.

After the comedian raised eyebrows for dropping an F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss-themed sketch while hosting Saturday Night Live Oct. 10, he addressed his on-air mishap.

As he said during the show’s goodnights, “My thanks to Rosalía, and sorry about earlier.”

ICYMI, during the show—which marked Gillis’ third time hosting SNL—the 38-year-old appeared in a Dr. Seuss-themed sketch, titled “Green Eggs and Ham,” starring as a man named Zachary, who attempted to stop Sam-I-Am (Andrew Dismukes) from trying to force his dad (Mikey Day) to eat green eggs and ham.

“Hey! What the hell is wrong with you?” Gillis said on the 8H stage. “My dad says he doesn’t like green eggs and ham. Drop it. Walk away.”

After Dismukes’ Sam-I-Am argued that his dad “may like green eggs and ham,” Gillis replied, “Bro, it’s a non-starter.”

"He said he doesn’t f--king—jeez, like 'em!" Gillis added, immediately realizing the fumble. "Whoa, no!”

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But the audience caught the Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast host’s blunder, laughing and cheering as a slightly embarrassed Gillis put his hand up in an apologetic wave before chuckling.

And while the rest of the sketch appeared to go without a hitch, Day made sure to poke fun at Gillis’ snafu before the end.

“I want you out of this house,” his character told Gillis’. “You’re a loser, and you said a bad word!”

Gillis ran with it, admitting, “Yes I did.”

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And while he later owned up to his accidental F-bomb during his goodbye segment at the end of the show, the moment didn’t steal his thunder.

“Thank you guys very much,” he added. “I had a good time."

For a look back at stars who made their mark on SNL for their hosting gigs, keep reading…

Kim Kardashian

The Kardashiansstarpoked fun ather relationship with exKanye West, her connection toO.J. Simpsonand her sisterKourtney Kardashian's PDA-heavy romance with now-husbandTravis Barker. But she really took flight in an Aladdin-themed sketch that saw her kiss cast memberPete Davidson. The pairwould go on to datefor nine months.Tom Hanks

With 10 hosting gigs under his belt—including the show's first remotely-filmed episode back in April 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic—you know that when America's Dad is in Studio 8H, you're in for a wonderful time. Don't believe us? We have just three words for you: David. S. Pumpkins.Jon Hamm

Hamm left audiences stunned with his considerable comedic chops when he hosted for the first time in 2008. He's has sinced followed up two more times and has had a handful of surprise cameos.From his unforgettable "Jon Hamm's John Ham" sketch—you know, lunch meat you eat on the toilet—to his live-action Ace in an adaptation of the iconic Ambiguously Gay Duo animated sketch, he's ingratiated himself with cast in a way few other hosts ever have.Melissa McCarthy

There is arguably no one on this planet more committed to their craft than theBridesmaidslegend. Case in point? The"Taste Test" sketch in her first at bat as host, back in 2011, when she covered herself in Hidden Valley ranch dressing for a gag.In less than a decade, she's already joined the infamous Five-Timers Club, and even began making semi-regular appearances a particularly enragedSean Spicerduring his brief tenure in the Trump administration.Justin Timberlake

Nearly every celeb on this list could've become a full-time cast member onSNL, easily. And for a time there, it seemed like JT actually might. From "Omletteville,""D--k in a Box,"and"Barry Gibb Talk Show"to "Mother Lover," each of Timberlake's five appearances as host made moments that permeated pop culture. And his appearance as one ofBeyonce's"Single Ladies" back-up dancersalongsideBobby MoynihanandAndy Samberg? Amazing.Steve Martin

There are few people who have hostedSNLmore than the legendary comedian—in fact, there's only one—and in his 16 stints in Studio 8H between 1976 and 2009, he created memorable characters (the"wild and crazy"Festrunk Brothers,King Tut) and delivered what would become one of the show's most heartfelt moments, honoringGilda Radner's passing from cancer with a look back ata blissful dancethe two shared through the studio.Scarlett Johansson

Not only is ScarJo part of theSNLfamily thanks to her romance withColin Jost, but the six-time host has created someindelible momentsover the years since her debut in 2006.She's been on hand for whenever the show needed someone to step intoIvanka Trump's shoes, appeared in the grotesque Shud the Mermaid sketch oppositeKate McKinnonandplayed Lexi (daughter toFred Armisen's Mark) as the duo hawk chandeliers, ceramic busts, marble columns and porcelain fountains in the fan-favorite sketch.Betty White

Unlike everyone else on this list (save for Kim Kardashian), the late TV icon only hostedSNLonce. And, at 88 years old, she became the show's oldest host in its history. The appearance was made even more special because it was literally fan-demanded through a successful Facebook campaign after White's role  inThe Proposal.She's also on this list because, well, she was freaking hilarious. Our favorite sketch from the episode isthis absurd onewhereTina Fey's census taker tries, in vain, to get a straight answer out of White.Dwayne Johnson

A member of the Five Timer's Club, Johnson earned his spot on this list the minute he agreed to doThe Rock Obama. Enough said.Alec Baldwin

With 17 official hosting gigs on his resume and countless appearances as former PresidentDonald Trump, Baldwin may be the only star not officially on the payroll who is more closely associated withSNL.From classics like Canteen Boy andSchweddy Ballsto impressions ofTony Bennettand, yes, Trump, Baldwin has given fans so much during his many, many visits to Studio 8H.

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