Content overview: “SNL U.K. Weekend Update Slams Shane Gillis as 'Stupid F—ing C—' After Controversial US Hos”. The British spin-off of Saturday Night Live took a sharp jab at American comedian Shane Gillis during its Weekend Update segment, with co-host Ania Magliano calling him a 'stupid f—ing c—' in a blistering critique. The roast came after Gillis, who was fired from SNL in 2019 over racist slurs, returned to host the U.S. show this season, sparking widespread backlash. Magliano's remarks were part of a broader segment that also skewered U.S.
President Donald Trump's recently fired press secretary and absurd conspiracy theories about King Charles being Muslim. version's willingness to directly attack a fellow SNL host underscores the transatlantic tension over comedy standards and cancel culture. By name-dropping Gillis and referencing his controversial history, the show positioned itself as a more fearless, politically incorrect alternative to its American counterpart. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.