Who is Shane Gillis’ girlfriend? His relationship history explored
Shane Michael Gillis is an American podcaster, stand-up comedian and sketch comedy writer. He is best known as the co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, the most subscribed-to podcast on Patreon. For years, he has remained tight-lipped about his romantic life. So, who is Shane Gillis’ girlfriend?
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In 2021, the comedian released his first comedy special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, on YouTube. His second comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, was released on Netflix in September 2023. Shane’s fans are curious about who won his heart off-stage. Here is a glimpse of Shane Gillis’ girlfriend and his relationship history.
Profile summary
| Full name | Shane Michael Gillis |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 11 December 1987 |
| Age | 37 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Current residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Marital status | Single |
| Girlfriend | Grace Brassel |
| Father | Phil Gillis |
| Mother | Joan Gillis |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Alma mater | Trinity High School, West Point, Elon University, West Chester University |
| Profession | Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcaster, and YouTuber |
| Shane Gillis' Instagram | @shanemgillis |
| X | @Shanemgillis |
Who is Shane Gillis' girlfriend?
In a world where celebrities often become living tabloid fodder, Shane Gillis has mastered the art of keeping the identity of his romantic partner away from the paparazzi and the internet’s prying eyes. However, this has not stopped his fans from trying to uncover his mysteries. So, who is Shane Gillis' girlfriend?
Shane Gillis' girlfriend in 2024 is Grace Brassel, a TikTok influencer. Grace Brassel and Shane Gillis have been spotted together multiple times, including at a star-studded event on 29 June 2024.
Grace shared photos of her and Shane at McCaffrey and Culpo's Italian-themed welcome party at Ocean House, a stunning seaside resort on Watch Hill's bluffs.
The comedian has been featured on some of Grace's pictures on IG. In July 2021, she posted a series of pictures showing she had had a good month, except for the time she tore her meniscus while tubing. The pictures featured her boyfriend.
Who is Shane Gillis?
Shane Michael Gillis is a famous stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcaster, and YouTuber. He was born on 11 December 1987 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to Phil and Joan Gillis, who were high school sweethearts.
Shane Gillis' family comprises three children. He grew up alongside his two sisters, Kait and Sarah. Kait is the executive director at the Brethren Housing Association, while Sarah is a production designer at Carnegie Mellon University.
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He made his comedy debut in 2012 before relocating to Philadelphia, where he won Philly's Phunniest Person Contest in 2016. The same year, he started a podcast with Matt McCusker called Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.
The American podcaster was named Up Next by Comedy Central in 2019 and recognised as a New Face in Montreal at the Just for Laughs comedy festival.
Shane Gillis' dating history
In 2021, Gillis was hosted on Your Mom’s House podcast, where he hinted he was in a relationship. He revealed that he has been dating for approximately six months and that he met his partner via Instagram. He did not disclose the identity of his woman.
In 2023, the comedian revealed he was in a two-year relationship on the What Does Your Crazy Look Like podcast. He also added that his partner hails from lowa and disdains driving.
In Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, the famous comedian disclosed that he moved in with his girlfriend. In addition, he talked about his feelings about her having a Navy SEAL ex-partner.
The famous comedian has been rumoured to have dated several women in the past. Here is a look at this dating history.
Shih Ryan
The podcaster was rumoured to be dating Shih Ryan. According to Odessy, the duo have been friends since they were 16. They are reportedly close and enjoy spending time together.
It was also alleged that her parents approved of the relationship, which allegedly helped Shih recover from drug addiction.
Shih Ryan and Shane Gillis were rumoured to be engaged and set to exchange nuptials in 2020. Neither party confirmed or denied the speculations, leaving fans with more questions than answers.
Claire
Shane Gillis was also rumoured to have dated a lady named Claire. Shane Gillis' girlfriend, Claire, was spotted several times together with the comedian. There has not been an official confirmation to substantiate the dating speculations.
Tara Pavlovich
There were speculations that Shane was romantically involved with Tara Pavlovich, the manager of a radio station. It is alleged that the pair dated when Gillis was a cast member of The Bachelorette.
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is a South African model crowned Miss Universe in 2017. She purportedly dated Shane before marrying former NFL star Tim Tebow in 2020.
Is Shane Gillis gay?
The renowned comedian is not gay. Although his private nature has made many people question his sexuality, nothing indicates that he is gay. In 2019, Shane was fired as a cast member of Saturday Night Live due to sexist, homophobic and racial controversies.
Who is Shane Gillis' wife?
The famous comedian is not married and has never been married. Therefore, there are no details of his wife.
Why was Shane Gillis fired from SNL?
Shane Gillis was fired from SNL for racist and homophobic jokes in 2019. When his use of an anti-Asian slur went viral, the stand-up comedian was let go less than a week after being announced as a new cast member.
Top facts about Shane Gillis
- His nickname is The Young Bull.
- His net worth is $4 million.
- He attended Trinity High School, where he joined the football team as an attacker.
- In 2006, he joined Elon University, where he played football for a year.
- He once worked as a teacher of English in Spain.
Many have been curious about who Shane Gillis' girlfriend is as he has kept his relationships private. He is reportedly dating Grace Brassel. Shane is a famous comic and podcaster. He became popular when he joined Saturday Night Live before being fired for his racist and offensive jokes.
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