Shane Gillis Hits #19 on Google Trends: Inside His Viral SNL Comeback and New Stand-Up Special

Shane Gillis, the stand-up firebrand who went from canceled “Saturday Night Live” cast member to arena-level comedy draw in just five years, is exploding on Google’s trending chart again thanks to a string of headline-grabbing moves in May 2025. H2: Record-Breaking “Shane Gillis Live” Tour Adds 11 More Arenas On May 13, Gillis confirmed an extension of his already sold-out Shane Gillis Live tour, tacking on 11 additional U.S. arenas for July–September 2025 after shattering single-night ticket records in Toronto, Philadelphia and Raleigh. New stops include: • July 18 – Paycom Center, Oklahoma City • July 19 – T-Mobile Center, Kansas City • July 25 – KFC Yum! Center, Louisville • Aug 15 – Little Caesars Arena, Detroit • Aug 22 – Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee • Sept 6 – Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend (co-headlining with Zach Bryan and Dermot Kennedy — a potential world record for single-show comedy attendance) Promoter Outback Presents says demand “eclipsed every forecast,” with multiple presale tiers (Patreon, artist, and general) opening between May 13-16. Fans who missed earlier onsales can still join the artist presale list at ShaneMGillis.com. H2: Streaming Boost—Netflix’s “Tires” Season 2 Lands June 5 Search interest is also spiking ahead of the June 5 Netflix drop of Tires Season 2, the scripted shop-comedy Gillis created and co-stars in with longtime collaborator Steve Gerben. Season 1 hit Netflix’s global Top 10 in 36 countries; Season 2 brings bigger cameos and the same cringe-workplace vibe that fuels the Matt & Shane’s Secret Podcast’s cult following. H2: Double Duty on “Saturday Night Live” After an improbable return to Studio 8H as host in 2024, Gillis made a second hosting appearance on March 1, 2025, drawing SNL’s highest overnight ratings of the season and silencing naysayers who thought the 2019 firing would define his career. The monologue—centered on small-town football, cancel culture, and Gillis’ Irish-Catholic upbringing—quickly racked up 10 million YouTube views within 72 hours. H2: Why Shane Gillis Is Trending Now Keyword searches reveal four dominant drivers: 1. “Shane Gillis tour dates 2025” 2. “Notre Dame comedy record attempt” 3. “Tires Season 2 trailer” 4. “Shane Gillis SNL host 2025” Pairing a blockbuster arena run with fresh streaming content creates a feedback loop: fans binge Tires, then buy tour tickets; post-show clips go viral on TikTok, funneling viewers back to Netflix. Google Trends shows a 1,200 percent week-over-week spike in U.S. queries for “Shane Gillis Live tickets” following the May 13 tour announcement. H2: Beyond the Stage—Philanthropy and Controversy Gillis’ offstage persona still sparks debate, but his recent $50,000 donation to Special Olympics Pennsylvania during a Pittsburgh show underscores evolving public perception. While past podcast remarks remain a talking point, the comedian’s pivot to charity, podcast transparency, and self-deprecating bits about the 2019 incident have softened critics and broadened his base. H2: Bottom Line for Fans and Ticketholders • Presales begin Tuesday, May 13 (Patreon) and Wednesday, May 14 (artist). • General public onsale starts Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. local. • Expect dynamic pricing; early purchase secures the best seats for under $60 in most markets. • Tires Season 2 lands June 5—perfect primer before the summer leg kicks off. Stay tuned as Gillis eyes the comedy attendance world record in September; if Notre Dame sells out, the Mechanicsburg native’s redemption arc will be complete—and the Google trendline will keep climbing.