Whether it’s due to being out of touch or desperate for a boost in ratings, scandal has trumped integrity on "SNL" in recent years.

B ack in 2019, Shane was set to join the SNL cast — but four days after his hiring was announced, NBC fired him for racist remarks he'd made on his podcast. "After talking with

Shane Gillis, known for his stand-up career and Netflix comedy specials, is set to host Saturday Night Live on March 1. The choice is a bit of a head-scratcher for some, given his very brief stint as an SNL cast member in 2019 – which ended with his firing.