All good things must end. Pete DavidsonHe has confirmed his departure from Saturday Night LiveAfter eight seasons, the season 47 finale, which will air on Saturday, May 21st, will be his last episode.
TheKing of Staten Island28-year-old star used SNLWriter Dave Sirus‘ Instagram to share a video of Jerrod CarmichaelHugging him after he made it on the NBC show in 2014. Davidson shared a touching message about his departure hours before his final episode, which aired on Saturday, May 21st.
“This video was taken 8 years ago. Jerrod sent it last night to me 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,” he wrote in the lengthy goodbye. “It’s crazy to think that today I’ll be doing my last one.”
There was much speculation that Davidson would be leaving. Saturday Night LiveMany reports indicate that the Suicide SquadStar would like to sign off at Studio 8H with host for the final time this weekend Natasha LyonneAs a musical guest Japanese Breakfast. He confirmed his departure with a May 21 note.
Pete Davidson on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Rosalind O’Connor/NBC
Davidson continued in his statement, reflecting on his legacy as the show’s youngest ever cast member: “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. I knew I couldn’t keep up with or go toe to toe with a sketch performer. Kenan ThompsonOr a Kate McKinnonSo I was very scared of what I could bring to such a respected, historic 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 you all and see myself grow up before my eyes. We were together through the good and the bad, the happiest and the darkest of times.”
The performer who began dating Kim KardashianLast fall, after she hosted an episode of the show, he shared his gratitude to her. SNLCast and crew. The show has adapted to his movie schedule, allowing him to be absent for most of the second half season 47 while he filmed the thriller. The Home.
“I owe Lorne MichaelsAnd everyone else. SNL my life,” the Staten Island native emphasized. “I’m so grateful and I wouldn’t be here without them. I appreciate you guys always having my back and sticking up for me even when that wasn’t the popular opinion. Thank you for believing in me and supporting my side even when it seemed absurd. Thank you for teaching me life values, how to grow up and for giving me memories that will last a lifetime.”
Davidson concluded, “SNLMy home. I’m so happy and sad about tonight’s show. For so many reasons I can’t explain.”
However, he also assured fans that he’ll be back, adding, “Can’t wait to be back next year in a [John]Mulaney musical number.”
He signed the note “Resident young person Pete Davidson,” a reference to how he was frequently introduced on Weekend Update.
There was speculation that Davidson would skip the finale in order to attend. Kourtney KardashianAnd Travis Barker’sItaly wedding with Kim, a confirmed source. Us WeeklyFriday, May 20: Good Mourning actor “would be on” the episode, which will also be his last as a full-time cast member.
His departure was anticipated for quite some time. After a very heartfelt farewell, SNL’sIn May 2021, the season 46 finale was revealed. Fans began to speculate as to whether Davidson was ready or not to leave the show.
“It was an emotional week,” the comedic actor told Gold Derbywhen he was asked about the performance. “Speaking for myself, I don’t know what the plan is. Everything’s kind of up in the air right now just depending on scheduling,” he said, noting that it was his “seventh year” and that’s “usually what the [SNL] contract is for.”
The New York native added: “[The finale]It was very moving. For a fourth of the time in my life, I worked with these guys. … I started there with acne and left with tattoos. It was like a long, strange, and exhausting period of my life. [I] wasn’t ready for the season to end yet because I was really having so much fun.”
According to the comedian, his potential farewell wasn’t the only reason for his heightened reaction — seeing a full audience for the first time since COVID-19 made him extra emotional as well.
“Just hearing that laugh, like the full room laugh … it made me very emotional to be able to perform in front of a full crowd again,” he said. “It was just a crazy night.”
A month before, the comedian had told the Hollywood Reporter in May 2021 that “he was ready to hang up his jersey” and move on with his career, but ultimately returned for the show’s 47th season, which premiered in October 2021.
Davidson also worked with Kardashian, 41, that month. They even shared a kiss during Kardashian’s time as a host. According to a source, the romance blossomed between the two shortly thereafter. Us in November 2021 that the KKW Beauty founder was “falling for” Davidson.
After making their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondent’s dinner in April, an insider revealed to UsThe duo were blissful more than ever making a public appearance.
“Kim and Pete are even happier now that they can attend events together and be in public,” the source confirmed at the time. “They love spending as much time together as possible.”
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