Shane Gillis Hosts ESPY Awards with Controversial Monologue Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the 2025 ESPY Awards, opening the show with a monologue that featured a controversial joke about women at the gym. The event also included segments celebrating the year's best athletes and poking fun at sports headlines. At this year's ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the crowd was treated to a mix of sports highlights and sharp humor. Gillis, known for his irreverent style, tackled some of the year's most talked-about sports stories. One of the night's most controversial moments came when Gillis made a joke disparaging women at the gym, comparing them to "whores" due to their attire. This comment ignited a backlash, with many viewers and celebrities criticizing the misogynistic tone of the joke. Despite the controversy, Gillis continued his monologue, poking fun at other sports figures and current events, including the age gap between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson and the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.The event itself celebrated the year's top athletes, with the Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce being one of the featured guests.