Shane Gillis' Cringe-Worthy ESPYs Monologue: A Comedic Breakdown

On Wednesday evening, comedian Shane Gillis faced a challenging debut as the host of the ESPYS, addressing an audience filled with top sports figures. Among those present was Diana Taurasi, the legendary former WNBA player set to receive the Icon Award that night. Gillis mistakenly referred to her as “Deanna,” prompting an immediate response; Taurasi was seen shaking her head with a solemn expression as he quickly acknowledged, “My bad on that.” The awkwardness continued as Gillis attempted to pay tribute to Caitlin Clark, a prominent figure in the WNBA, who was not in attendance. He also dedicated a heartfelt moment to the late Norm Macdonald, the iconic comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” star renowned for his unflinching humor. In 1998, Macdonald’s own memorable monologue while hosting the ESPYs gained notoriety, notably in a widely shared video titled “Norm MacDonald Eviscerates ESPN Awards Show (1998),” found on YouTube. Explore the reactions to Gillis’ performance in the comments section.