What We Know About Comedian Shane Gillis' Low-Key Love Life - The List (2024)

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Whether you love or hate him, Shane Gillis seems to be determined to remain in the public eye. In 2019, the controversial comedian was fired from NBC's "Saturday Night Live" before he even got the chance to showcase his stand-up skills when his racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks beat him to the punchline. After Gillis was tapped to do the iconic late-night show, excerpts from his podcast, "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast," resurfaced, publicizing the insensitive comments he made in 2018.

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In a surprising turn of events, the comedian was invited back to the "SNL" stage in 2024 — as a host, no less. Unfortunately for him, the episodeturned out to be one of the most awkward moments that aired on "SNL," yet it still gave Gillis the platform (and attention) he missed out on years earlier. As the mainstream spotlight can't keep away from the contented character, there's ongoing curiosity about Gillis' personal background, especially his low-key love life and equally elusive girlfriend.

Despite the renewed public interest in his private affairs, Gillis continues to skillfully avoid revealing his partner's identity for reasons unknown. He did, however, share a number of tidbits about the mysterious lady, sending people online on a quest to uncover her identity.

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Gillis has no problem being innapropriate when it comes to his secretive better half

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While some are focused on the controversy surrounding comedian Shane Gillis, others are set on finding out who his girlfriend is. For starters, Gillis himself confirmed he has a partner, so the online sleuths can rest assured their investigative skills aren't going to waste.

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Gillis first mentioned his girlfriend in 2021 during an appearance on the "Your Mom's House"podcast, revealing that they had been dating for about six months. Despite not naming her, Gillis shared intimate details about their love life, as well as how they initially connected. "We met on Instagram," he said, adding, "She followed me, and then I was like, 'Oh, a hot girl that likes me?'" Despite their online introduction, there is no trace of the mystery woman on Gillis' Instagram page, and with the 2.5k people he follows, it doesn't seem likely anyone will be uncovering her identity by going through that list.

During a 2022 interview with The New Yorker, Gillis again referenced "the girlfriend," hinting at the possibility of them living together. "My girlfriend's out of town for, like, a week, so the place is trashed," he told the reporter. A year later, the comedian delved further into his secretive relationship during his Netflix special, titled "Beautiful Dogs," confirming that he and his elusive partner do indeed share a home (via YouTube). He also revealed that the woman had previously dated a Navy SEAL officer, which didn't mean much in terms of identifying her.

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The comedian was linked to several different women

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Two years after first mentioning his partner in public, Shane Gillis revealed enough details about the mystery woman to spark name-dropping among sleuthy fans. When speaking on the "Guys We Fcked"podcast, Gillis confirmed he was still in a relationship and shared that his lady enjoys cooking and cleaning but doesn't feel the same way about driving. He also revealed she hails from Iowa, leading some online users to believe they've pieced together the puzzle of her identity.

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According to a number of online reports, Gillis is dating a woman named Shih Ryan, who is reportedly a childhood friend of his. However, given that the comedian previously mentioned meeting his girlfriend on Instagram, Ryan doesn't actually fit the bill. Another candidate is a woman simply known as Claire, without a publicly disclosed last name. While Gillis does follow four women named Claire on his Instagram account, the absence of credible evidence linking any of them to Gillis suggests they're likely not his anonymous beau.

Notably, Gillis, who isn't the only "Saturday Night Live" host that got social media seeing red, had also previously been linked to Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson, an Australian reality star, and Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss Universe Africa. However, both are married, making them unlikely contenders. Unless Gillis drops another hint about his partner or if she doesn't come forward on her own, the lack of clues is likely to bring the online search for Gillis' mysterious girlfriend to a standstill.

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What is Shane Gillis streaming on? ›

Watch Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs | Netflix Official Site.

Who is the comedian with the last name Gillis? ›

Shane Michael Gillis (born December 11, 1987) is an American stand-up comedian. He is co-host, along with fellow stand-up comedian Matt McCusker, of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, the most subscribed-to podcast on Patreon.

What podcasts is Shane Gillis on? ›

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast is a hawt weekly podcast hosted by Philly comedians Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis.

What show is Shane Gillis in? ›

You're about to see a lot more of Shane Gillis. Fresh off of his debut Saturday Night Live–hosting gig, the comedian's new TV show, Tires, screeches onto Netflix this spring. Gillis not only stars in the six-episode comedy series, but also serves as executive producer and co-creator.

Is the movie Shane streaming anywhere? ›

You are able to stream Shane by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. You are able to stream Shane for free on Hoopla.

How much did Shane Gillis sell Tires for? ›

A passion project from comedian Shane Gillis, this hard-joke sitcom was self-financed and shot last year, then sold to Netflix for the tune of five million dollars.

What nationality is Gillis? ›

Gillis is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alan Gillis (1936–2022), Irish politician.

Is Shane Gillis in the military? ›

Shane Gillis tells the story about quitting army and telling his parents during the parade #shanegillis #comedy #football #army #standup #barstoolsports.

What nationality is Shane Gillis? ›

Is Matt and Shane's Secret podcast good? ›

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This podcast is on its own level. It's a place you can go to to relax with the boys and have an easy time. Unlike many other podcasts - or really any media related thing around - this one is pretty uncensored in terms of topics, jokes, etc. Whatever comes up, comes up.

What rank is Matt and Shane's Secret podcast? ›

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#81United States/Top Podcasts
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Who is the host of the real life real crime podcast? ›

Twisted, gruesome, evil, sometimes funny but always true: Real Life Real Crime is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. In each show, Woody goes in depth into cases he has personally worked, which gives his audience a unique and exclusive perspective as only Woody can describe.

How much to book Shane Gillis? ›

An example fee to book Shane Gillis is in the starting range of $300,000-$499,000.

Where did Shane Gillis shoot Tires? ›

Tires, a show recently released on Netflix, stars comedian Shane Gillis and was filmed in West Chester, mainly around the Tires Etc shop at 640 East Gay Street, writes Soniya for sportskeeda.

What are Tires with Shane Gillis? ›

It's a slight show, set in an auto repair shop, incompetently managed by Will (Gerben), one of several owned by his father. Gillis plays Shane, his cousin, an employee whose day is almost entirely devoted to teasing, humiliating and undermining Will.

What is the tire shop show on Netflix? ›

At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.

Will there be more episodes of Tires on Netflix? ›

Shane Gillis' series "Tires" has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. The show premieres on May 23, with the second season set for 2025. Gillis co-created the series and self-financed the first season.

Where can I watch the new Gilly and Keeves? ›

Rent Gilly and Keeves The Special on Apple TV, or buy it on Apple TV.

Where does Tires take place on Netflix? ›

Throughout the series, we find out that Valley Forge Automotive Center has a number of locations in the Philadelphia area, such as Wayne, Springfield, Belmont, and West Chester — the latter being where the series takes place. And, to the show's credit, it was filmed locally.

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