What’s next? Pete DavidsonOfficially closed his Saturday Night LiveChapter, but the comedian is as busy as ever because of his new series. Bupkis.
28-year old Davidson made his NBC sketch comedy debut in 2014 and announced on Saturday, May 21 that he would be leaving after eight seasons. The New York native, who doesn’t have his own social media account, took to SNLWriter Dave Sirus‘ Instagram to reflect on his career highs and lows.
“This video was taken 8 years ago. Jerrod sent it to my last night, and it made me extremely emotional in the best possible way. In the video, I had just gotten back from doing my very first update and sketch,” the Set it upStar wrote alongside a video showing him hugging Jerrod Carmichael. “It’s crazy to think that today I’ll be doing my last one.”
TheGuy Code alum gave his final “Weekend Update” performance during the season 47 finale on Saturday, which was hosted by Natasha Lyonne. As he was about to say goodbye, Davidson spoke out about how he felt most at home behind the iconic SNL desk.
“When I got the show I was 20 years old and I had no idea what I was doing. I still don’t but especially back then. I wasn’t really a sketch performer, I was just a stand up,” he continued via Instagram. “I knew I could never keep up or go toe-to-toe with a Kenan Thompson or a Kate McKinnon, so I was super scared at figuring out what I could possibly bring to or do for such a historic, respected show and platform. I figured since I’m a stand up, I’ll just try my stand up and personal bits on Weekend Update as myself and I’m so glad I did. I was able share so much with my audience and watch you grow up before your eyes. We were together through the good and the bad, the happiest and the darkest of times.”
Davidson bid farewell to the Emmy-winning series, noting that being on the show taught him “life values” he’ll never forget. “SNLMy home. I’m so happy and sad about tonight’s show. For so many reasons I can’t explain,” he concluded.
The comedian’s status as an SNLCast member has been a hot topic for the past few years and Davidson often hinted that he was ready to move on with new projects. “Everything’s kind of up in the air right now just depending on scheduling,” he confessed during a June 2021 interview with Gold Derby.
He had told the story a month earlier. The Hollywood Reporter that he was “surprised” he lasted for as long as he did on the late-night show and pointed to other SNLThese are great ideas for future inspiration.
“There’s this aura around Eddie Murphy where you’re just like, ‘Holy s–t, that’s Eddie Murphy.’ [Adam] Sandler is like that, too, you just can’t believe you’re seeing him in person. I’d like the Eddie Murphy, Sandler career,” he said in May 2021. “I like what Sandler did where he’s like, ‘These are my eight friends, we’re going to do this formula for the next 30 to 50 years.’ He built this entire universe for himself, and he’s in his own lane. That’s the model. … Any time you see that guy’s face, it’s associated with smiles and good vibes. That’s the thing I’m trying to follow.”
Before his SNLAfter the departure was confirmed, speculation arose that Kris JennerDavidson, who was dating, was now the managing director. Kim KardashianSince October 2021. Sources later told Us WeeklyThe momager, 66 years old, is not working for Davidson in an official capacity, but has been giving him advice.
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