Comedian Shane Gillis roasted sports' biggest stars while battling boos and silence from the Dolby Theater audience during his monologue at the 2025 ESPYS on Wednesday, July 16.

Comedian Shane Gillis tricked the audience at the 2025 ESPY Awards by introducing his friend’s wife, Brittany Hicks, as a

Right out of the gate, the comedian made clear that there would be no genuflecting when he name-dropped one of the most insufferable athletes of our time.

The stand-up comedian made waves this week when he took to the stage to host the ESPY awards, although many of his jokes have divided the nation

Comedian and Eagles super fan Shane Gillis took a shot at the Dallas Cowboys and parodied the 'Tush Push' at the 2025 ESPYs.

The crowd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood politely applauded, before Gillis waited a beat, smirked, and said: “I’m joking around, that’s my friend’s wife. I knew none of you knew WNBA players.” The crowd awkwardly murmured in response, although Hicks, a businesswoman, and her husband, comedian Matt McCusker, appeared to find it hilarious.

As they do every Wednesday following the MLB All-Star game, ESPN has its annual ESPY’s show, and Notre Dame super-fan Shane Gillis was the host.