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Marcus Freeman’s ‘SNL’ appearance was canceled due to Sherrone Moore scandal: Shane Gillis

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What to know about Marcus Freeman’s ‘SNL’ appearance was canceled due to Sherrone Moore scandal: Shane Gillis

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was “close” to appearing on “Saturday Night Live” in December before the firing and arrest of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore derailed plans, according to comedian Shane Gillis.

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What happened

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was “close” to appearing on “Saturday Night Live” in December before the firing and arrest of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore derailed plans, according to comedian Shane Gillis.

Why it matters

During a Tuesday appearance on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast, Gillis, a diehard Fighting Irish fan, explained that he was behind nearly securing Freeman for the “Weekend Update” sketch during the Dec.

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13 episode but plans fell through when the Moore scandal dominated headlines three days prior.

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Claim 1: “He pleaded no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device.”
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Confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple independent web search results stating Moore pleaded no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading no contest to malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-michigan-coach-sherrone…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing, while a felony charge was dropped.
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/college-football/2026/03/1617…
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web search NEUTRAL — Moore pleaded no contest to malicious use of a telecommunications device and one count of trespass during his court appearance on Friday, March 6, first assistant prosecuting Attorney Kati ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/03/06/sherr…
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Claim 2: “The 32-year-old Shiver claimed to ABC News that Moore manipulated her during their nearly four-year relationship”
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Multiple web search results confirm Paige Shiver gave interviews to ABC News/Good Morning America claiming Moore manipulated and controlled her during their nearly four-year relationship.
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Shiver revealed new details about her relationship with former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore. In an interview with ABC News' Linsey Davis, which aired during Good Morning ...
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/04/24/paige-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Shiver, a former executive assistant with the University of Michigan football team, said she felt that former head coach Sherrone Moore manipulated her during their nearly four-year relationship…
https://abcnews.com/US/assistant-felt-trapped-relationship-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Shiver says ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore controlled her 'emotions' and 'career' in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/23/paige-shiver-s…
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Claim 3: “Gillis... explained that he was behind nearly securing Freeman for the “Weekend Update” sketch during the Dec. 13 episode”
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While the general SNL attempt is corroborated, the specific detail about the 'Weekend Update' sketch on the December 13 episode is not explicitly detailed in the provided search snippets, though it aligns with the general narrative. The provided evidence for this specific claim contains irrelevant results (movies/jewelry).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marc David Maron (born September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, musician, and former radio presenter and podcaster. In the 1990s and 2000s, Maron was a frequent guest on th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Maron
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is a non-profit trade association of the sex industry in the United States. Founded in 1991, it opposes the passage and enforcement of obscenity laws and many censorshi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On the American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night Live (SNL), a commercial advertisement parody is commonly shown after the host's opening monologue. Many of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Saturday_Night_Live_co…
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Claim 4: “A felony home invasion charge was dropped as part of a plea deal.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state that a felony charge (specifically home invasion) was dropped as part of the plea deal.
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web search NEUTRAL — The following is a collection of links to Sites that provide information about various aspects of Massachusetts law. Please note that by presenting these links we neither endorse the sponsoring organi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Forums: MA Divorce and Family Law Questions and Answers HI! So i have been separated from the father of my child for over a year now. We started with a mutual agreement of 50/50 legal and physical cus…
https://www.malawforum.com/content/moving-with-open-custody-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 15, 2025 · Welcome to our Massachusetts Landlord and Tenant Law Forum. Feel free to post questions, answers, or comments about rental agreements, evictions, living conditions, and other MA tenant …
https://www.malawforum.com/forums/ma-landlord-and-tenant-law…
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Claim 5: “Moore and his wife, Kelli... welcomed their third daughter last summer.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Moore's wife Kelli or the birth of a third daughter.
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Claim 6: “he was arrested by Pittsfield police later that day for an alleged assault after entering her apartment and threatening to kill himself with butter knives.”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of Microsoft Office download links and a general Wikipedia bio, providing no information about an arrest in Pittsfield or butter knives.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sherrone Banfield Moore (first name ; born February 3, 1986) is an American former college football head coach and player. He most recently served as the head football coach for the University of Mich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrone_Moore
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 13, 2026 · Wonder how to get Microsoft Word downloaded and installed for Windows 10/11 to write and edit documents? This post offers a guide.
https://www.minitool.com/news/microsoft-word-download-instal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Download the latest version of Microsoft Office for Windows PCs. Microsoft Office provides the best experience for work, creation, and collaboration.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/download-offic…
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Claim 7: “Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was “close” to appearing on “Saturday Night Live” in December before the firing and arrest of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore derailed plans, according to comedian Shane Gillis.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that comedian Shane Gillis stated Marcus Freeman nearly appeared on SNL in December but plans were canceled due to the Sherrone Moore situation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following are notable people who were either born, raised or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Texas.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events from the year 1986 in the United States.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marc David Maron (born September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, musician, and former radio presenter and podcaster. In the 1990s and 2000s, Maron was a frequent guest on th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Maron
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Claim 8: “Michigan fired 40-year-old Moore with cause on Dec. 10 for engaging in an “inappropriate” relationship with his executive assistant Paige Shiver”
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Wikipedia confirms Sherrone Moore is a former head coach at Michigan. Web search results regarding his sentencing and plea deal explicitly mention he was fired and the nature of the relationship with Paige Shiver.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Michigan Wolverines football team represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level. Michigan has the most all-time wins in col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Wolverines_football
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sherrone Banfield Moore (first name ; born February 3, 1986) is an American former college football head coach and player. He most recently served as the head football coach for the University of Mich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrone_Moore
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2023, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) opened an investigation into sign stealing accusations against staff members of the Michigan Wolverines football team. According to a decis…
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Claim 9: “Moore, who was charged with felony home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering, was sentenced to 18 months of probation last month.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation following charges including felony home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi (; born June 6, 1960) is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the interim head coach at the University of Michigan, a position he was promoted…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biff_Poggi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sherrone Banfield Moore (first name ; born February 3, 1986) is an American former college football head coach and player. He most recently served as the head football coach for the University of Mich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrone_Moore
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