Gillis, who was hired by “Saturday Night Live” and swiftly fired after a history of controversial jokes resurfaced, hosted last year, though multiple critics said he “struggled” or “bombed.”

Lady Gaga and Shane Gillis are set to take the 'Saturday Night Live' stage again in March, with the Grammy winner doing double duty for the second time. Tate McRae will also return as a musical guest during Gillis' episode.

Following their nostalgic anniversary broadcast looking back at the show’s 50 seasons, “Saturday Night Live” continues to defy expectations and booked controversial once-fired cast member Shane Gillis to host the show for a second time alongside musical guest Tate McRae on Saturday, March 1.

When announcing Gillis' firing, SNL apologized for not being aware of his prior remarks and admitted that the "vetting process was not up to our standard." Afterward, Gillis relea

A comedian from Mechanicsburg will host “Saturday Night Live” for a second time next week. Shane Gillis, the star and co-creator of the series “Tires," which returns this year for its second season on Netflix, will host on Saturday, March 1.

The Mechanicsburg native, who was hired and quickly fired as a cast member in 2019, first hosted the show last February.

Live" announced March hosts and musical guests on Tuesday. Shane Gillis and Lady Gaga are hosting episodes in March.

After its 50th anniversary special, Saturday Night Live is heading back to its normal programming. Shane Gillis is returning to host on March 1 with Lady Gaga performing double duty on March 8.

Saturday Night Live” will follow up its 50th anniversary celebrations with new shows and some familiar faces — Lady Gaga doing double duty as musical guest and host, and an episode hosted by Shane Gillis with Tate McRae performing.