Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 15 October 2026
Michael Che on ‘Cathartic’ New Netflix Special, Shane Gillis, More
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" writer Michael Che joins TODAY to chat about his newest comedy special "Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota." He also shares his thoughts on Shane Gillis' controversial "SNL" opening monologue, and opens up about maintaining his friendship with Weekend Update co-host Co
NBC News
What the coverage shows
Both outlets center Michael Che’s reaction to Shane Gillis’s SNL monologue backlash, and both frame Che as dismissing the controversy. Fox News quotes the “that’s comedy” line in the headline and extract, while NBC News presents the topic as part of a broader TODAY interview about Che’s new Netflix special and other subjects.
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