Pete Davidson Is Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 8 Years

After eight years of entertaining the public on “Saturday Night Live,” comedian Pete Davidson is leaving the hit show. Confirming the news ahead of the “SNL” season finale, Davidson shared some behind-the-scenes video of his first sketch ever.

In a touching Instagram caption, the comedy writer said that he had no idea what he was doing when he got on the show at the age of 20. He shared the message through a post on the Instagram of creative partner Dave Sirus.

Davidson said he literally grew up in front of “SNL” viewers’ eyes. He thanked Lorne Michaels and the rest of the people behind the show for the opportunity and for allowing him to host the show.

Pete Davidson performs onstage during Oddball Comedy Festival at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on September 10, 2016 in Wantagh, New York. | Source: Getty Images

HOW LONG PETE DAVIDSON WAS WORKING ON SNL?

Davidson, who joined “SNL” in 2014, said he would not have been where he is now if not for them. He continued in the emotional Instagram post:

“I appreciate you guys always having my back and sticking up for me even when that wasn’t the popular opinion.”

Joining the longtime comedy sketch show during the show’s 40th season, Davidson was the first-ever person born in the ’90s to join SNL.

WHO WAS PETE DAVIDSON DATING?

Like any other celebrities, Davidson has dated several high-profile female stars, but pop singer Arian Grande stood out among them. The former couple had a whirlwind romance four years ago.

After splitting from longtime partners, the Grammy-nominated singer and the comedian briefly dated in 2018. They immediately became engaged but called off their romance four months later.

The split was a mutual decision, and the relationship was bad timing. Davidson said his breakup with Grande was “nobody’s business.”

Instead of being heartbroken, Davidson poked fun at his relationship drama with the “Dangerous Woman” singer. He then called Grande a wonderful, strong person.”

As for Grande, she eventually released smashing songs shortly after the breakup, which addressed her past relationships, including Davidson and late rapper Mac Miller.

A few years later, Davidson made headlines again after he sparked dating rumors with reality star Kim Kardashian after sharing a screen time on “SNL” in October 2021.

In March 2022, the pair went Instagram official, with “The Kardashians” star posting photos of them cozied up together. She donned a lavish outfit while Davidson wore a simpler wardrobe.

The following month, the sweet duo became “red carpet official” as they graced the White House Correspondents’ Dinner together in Washington D.C. and other high-profile guests.

WHAT DISEASE DOES PETE DAVIDSON HAVE?

Davidson’s skyrocketing fame and newfound love have been successful, but this doesn’t mean that his life is now perfect. “The King of Staten Island” star has struggled with Crohn’s disease for a long time.

Diagnosed with the chronic disease when he was a teen, Davidson revealed that he would suffer intense abdominal pain, and sometimes, he could not get out of bed.

Pete Davidson attends the “Big Time Adolescence” Premiere during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre in Park City, Utah on January 28, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

While there’s no cure for his disease, he admitted to using cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, as one of his coping mechanisms to relieve his stomach pains.

Besides Crohn’s disease, the “Big Time Adolescence” star has been opened about his mental health struggles, which he has been dealing with since nine years old. 

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