Pete Davidson revealed he asked to be fired from ‘SNL’ after feeling out of place during his first year on the show
Davidson even asked Lorne Michaels, the show’s creator, to fire him. He was told it would get better after a few years. At just 20, he was one of the youngest cast members ever and felt out of place.
He recalled feeling like nobody wanted to be his friend. Lorne reassured him that it would take time to adjust. Davidson later admitted that Michaels was right; it was tough for a while.
Despite those early doubts, he stuck around for eight seasons. Since leaving in 2022, he’s been busy with movies, TV roles, and comedy specials. He even returned to host “SNL” for its season 49 premiere in 2023.
Davidson is featured in the new docuseries “SNL50,” which celebrates the show’s 50th anniversary. It includes unseen audition footage and interviews with former cast members. All episodes are available to stream on Peacock.
