Shane Gillis Shares Behind-the-Scenes Joke Moment at Tom Brady Roast

Shane Gillis Reveals He Wrote Tony Hinchcliffe’s Roast Joke on the Fly

Comedian Shane Gillis recently shared an inside story from the Tom Brady roast, revealing his quick thinking helped fuel one of the night’s memorable moments. Gillis explained that just moments before Tony Hinchcliffe took the stage, he handed him a last-minute joke, showcasing Hinchcliffe's ability to deliver flawlessly under pressure.

“I gave him the joke right before he went on,” Gillis said. “And the way he delivered it, I was just blown away. Watching him kill with something I had just written was genuinely thrilling.”

The joke in question targeted fellow comedian Nikki Glaser, who had just finished her set. Hinchcliffe turned to Gillis for a final touch and confidently unleashed the line: "Nikki Glaser, what a performance tonight. Absolutely killer set! Nikki, who wrote that? Where was that your entire career?"

The roast's brutal yet hilarious nature left the audience laughing and cringing in equal measure. Gillis also made it clear he holds respect for Glaser, adding humor to his behind-the-scenes storytelling. Moments like these underline the collaborative and improvisational spirit of comedy’s top roasters.