Staff Reports
Comedian Shane Gillis fired politically charged jokes during his ESPYs monologue that left Hollywood stunned. The comic targeted former President Trump, January 6th rioters, and Jeffrey Epstein during the live ABC broadcast. His bold comedy earned roaring cheers from the crowd.
Gillis mocked Trump’s idea to host UFC fights on the White House lawn. He linked it to the Capitol riot, joking, “The last time he staged a fight in DC, Mike Pence almost died.” The audience reacted with a mix of laughter and stunned silence to the sharp political commentary.
The comedian also took aim at Epstein, making jokes about the notorious sex trafficker. One gag referenced Epstein’s mysterious death, with Gillis quipping about “lost” material on the topic. His willingness to tackle such sensitive subjects surprised many viewers.
Caitlin Clark faced Gillis’ humor too. He joked the basketball star would work at Waffle House after retiring “so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women.” This racially charged jab drew uncomfortable reactions from parts of the audience.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick also became a punchline. Gillis roasted the coach over his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. That particular jab earned some of the night’s biggest laughs from the crowd.
Throughout his 10-minute set, Gillis walked a tightrope between edgy and offensive. Some praised his fearless approach while others squirmed at his targets. The mixed reactions highlighted America’s cultural divides.
Hollywood elites didn’t know how to handle Gillis’ unapologetic style. His jokes broke through their carefully controlled narrative. The comic refused to play by their rules of political correctness.
Gillis proved why free speech matters in entertainment. He delivered what many Americans think but are too scared to say. His ESPYs set will be remembered as a rare moment of truth in corrupt Tinseltown. Patriots everywhere cheered the comic’s courage.
