Inde Navarrette roasts Shane Gillis and Kelly Clarkson in SNL Halloween monologue

Inde Navarrette made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on the Halloween episode, taking sharp aim at comedian Shane Gillis and singer Kelly Clarkson. According to the Daily Mail ^[1], the 25-year-old actress used her monologue to address recent controversies involving her peers.

Navarrette referenced Gillis’s widely criticised October 10 monologue, in which he claimed women at the gym "just dress like whores now." The joke had drawn online fury from viewers and celebrities after Gillis discussed his fitness journey. Navarrette cleverly tied this to her own upcoming role as Rogue in the X-Men movie. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm going to be in a Marvel movie," she quipped, noting the need to get fit. She joked that she was putting on her "little whore outfit" every morning to hit the gym, a direct nod to Gillis’s earlier remark.

The monologue also featured a sketch mocking Kelly Clarkson’s alleged meltdown at a Brooklyn toy shop. Navarrette was joined by cast members Grace Reiter and Veronika Slowikowska, who appeared in costumes. Reiter wore an absurd yellow parrot outfit, while Slowikowska kept a low profile in casual wear. "Grace, you're a bird!" Navarrette shouted in apparent shock. Reiter clarified that it was a "group costume," setting up the punchline.

Slowikowska then launched into an impression of Clarkson, demanding, "I want to buy the bird!" The bit referenced Clarkson’s reported frustration after her attempts to purchase a permanently installed animatronic bird were allegedly shut down. While the impression did not bear a strong resemblance to Clarkson’s voice, the reference was clear. The sketch highlighted the absurdity of the situation, with cast members showing off their Halloween costumes before the dialogue began.

Navarrette’s hosting duties marked a high-profile moment for the actress, who rose to prominence starring in the horror film Obsession. Her ability to weave pop culture references and recent controversies into her opening act demonstrated a keen sense of comedic timing. The monologue served as both a celebration of the Halloween special and a commentary on recent entertainment news. By addressing the Gillis joke and the Clarkson incident, Navarrette connected with audiences familiar with the online discourse surrounding both figures. The segment ended with the cast members fully engaged in their roles, leaving viewers to ponder the satirical take on celebrity culture and retail dramas.