ESPN Unfazed by Shane Gillis ESPYS Monologue Backlash

Shane Gillis dominated headlines Thursday morning after his — hilarious to some, infuriating to others — ESPYS monologue … and TMZ Sports activities has realized the parents at ESPN aren’t entertaining what the naysayers are spewin’.

A supply with direct information tells us … ESPN appreciated all of Shane’s laborious work on the present … which included a dwell monologue that poked enjoyable at a number of high-profile athletes, together with Caitlin Clark and Megan Rapinoe. He additionally had some Epstein and Diddy quips throughout his time on stage.

Probably the most in style/unpopular jokes … “When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she’s going to work at a Waffle House so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women.”

We hear it is all good over on the community … ESPN has had an incredible relationship with the actor and comedian for a while — and SG has even been on GameDay prior to now.

Shane additionally ribbed Invoice Belichick and Jordon Hudson‘s relationship and referred to as out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s propensity to get foul calls.

Getting all the way down to brass tacks, our sources say Shane did what he does finest — stand-up comedy … and meaning sure jokes resonate with completely different viewers members.

Backside line … the awards present routine was by no means going to be universally cherished by everybody … that is simply the character of comedy!