Anthony Jeselnik’s 2019 Prediction on Shane Gillis Aged Terribly

Anthony Jeselnik’s 2019 Prediction About Shane Gillis Couldn’t Have Aged Worse

Shane Gillis is set to host Saturday Night Live for the second time in just over a year. This would have seemed impossible in 2019 when SNL fired him before he even made his debut. At the time, Anthony Jeselnik made what might be the worst prediction in comedy history.

Jeselnik dismissed Gillis, saying, “I don’t think this guy does anything. I don’t know who rallies around him or supports him.” He compared Gillis to the forgettable cast members SNL hires and quietly lets go. He even stated, “This is no loss.”

Fast forward to 2025, and Gillis is one of the hottest names in stand-up. His specials dominate YouTube, his Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast is a hit, and he sold out theaters nationwide. Now, he’s back at the show that once fired him—this time, as the main event.

Jeselnik is a great comic, but this take?