Shane Gillis Comments on UFC Fighter's Remark About Michelle Obama

Comedian Shane Gillis expressed disapproval of UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit’s comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama after Hokit’s victory over Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House. During a post-fight interview, Hokit claimed, without evidence, that Michelle Obama is a man. Gillis stated, "I didn’t like that sh--," when asked about Hokit’s remark, although he acknowledged that Hokit was funny. The comment received mixed reactions from the audience, with some laughing and others appearing less amused. Gillis has faced criticism for his own controversial jokes in the past, including being fired from 'Saturday Night Live' in 2019 for using a racial slur. The UFC Freedom 250 event was noted as the first UFC event hosted at the White House, described by UFC President Dana White as a one-time spectacle.