Shane Gillis' Bold Epstein Files Joke During ESPYS Monologue Sparks Controversy
/ Jul 17, 2025, 06:40PM IST
Shane Gillis did not hold back while hosting the ESPY Awards 2025. The comedian cracked Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein joke in his opening monologue. Gillis also took aim at several superstar athletes, including Shedeur Sanders and Caitlin Clark. Shane's controversy-raising monologue sparked both laughter and boos. Watch-
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