Kelce's camp insists he is simply a massive fan of 'SNL' and was supporting a friend, framing the like as harmless camaraderie rather than political endorsement.
Insiders suggest Kelce's friendship with Gillis goes back to the June Tight End University summit in Nashville, where Gillis partied with Kelce, Taylor Swift, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen after the event.
Gillis called women's gymwear 'neon' and said women 'dress like whores now.' Dan Levy called him a 'misogynist' on Instagram. Kelce liked the video on Oct 13, 2026.
Liking a joke about 'whores' at the gym while dating the world's biggest pop star is a bold move, even for Travis Kelce.
The internet is currently on fire, and Travis Kelce is holding the match. On Monday, October 13, 2026, the NFL star was spotted liking a controversial Instagram video of Shane Gillisβ latest "Saturday Night Live" monologue. For those who missed the weekend chaos, Gillis took the stage and unleashed a six-minute rant about female gym-goers that left viewers torn between laughter and genuine outrage.
The comedian's comments about women wearing "neon" workout gear and his use of the word "whores" sparked immediate backlash, making Kelce's digital endorsement feel less like a casual scroll and more like a deliberate statement. What makes this interaction particularly spicy is the history between the two men. This isn't a stranger liking a video; these are friends.
In June, Gillis made a surprise appearance at the annual Tight End University (TEU) summit in Nashville, an event hosted by Kelce alongside fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen. Gillis didn't just show up; he joined the trio onstage and partied with them after Taylor Swiftβs performance. With that kind of behind-the-scenes bonding, itβs clear why Kelce might feel inclined to support his buddy, even when that buddy is calling women "artificial bait" on live national television.
The backlash was swift and severe, led by high-profile celebrities who refused to let the comments slide. "Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy took to Instagram on Sunday to slam Gillis, explicitly labeling the comedian a "misogynist." Levy stated, "Women wearing short shorts to the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists.
Thereβs a difference there." He added that he was "speechless" that such remarks could exist on a major network, pointing out the irony that men are often the ones showing off more skin at the gym. Former "SNL" cast member Ego Nwodim also joined the fray, mocking the monologue by posting a workout photo on her Stories captioned, "A whore reporting for duty," while country singer Maren Morris flipped Gillis the bird in a Reel, demanding he leave her "gym short wedgie" alone.
Despite the heavy criticism from Levy, Nwodim, and Morris, the defense of Gillis has also been vocal. Radio personality Bobby Bones raved about the monologue on his podcast, admitting he found the bit "pretty funny" and respecting Gillis for taking chances on stage. This divide highlights the current cultural tension: is Gillis a brave comic pushing boundaries, or is he recycling tired stereotypes that no longer fly in 2026?
Kelceβs like suggests heβs viewing it through the lens of loyalty to a friend, but given his platform and his relationship with Taylor Swift, the optics are undeniably messy. Page Six reached out to Kelceβs representative for comment, but the silence so far speaks volumes. Is this just loyalty to a friend, or has the Tight End University crew lost their filter? The receipts are there, the tea is boiling, and weβll be watching to see if Kelce unlikes it before the next game.
