Lorne Michaels expressed regret about Shane Gillis not staying on SNL, feeling that the backlash from Gillis’s past comments prevented potential growth and development.
Michaels revealed that he was frustrated with the swift decision to let Gillis go, stating, "I was angry. I thought, You haven't seen what we're going to do..."
Reflecting on past controversies, Michaels noted that he had experienced backlash before but felt Gillis's case was unique due to its viral nature.
Despite not supporting the decision to let Gillis go, Michaels acknowledged the power that NBC executives held, saying, "That was very strong from the people in charge."
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